If one of your greatest fears is that everyday products are going to develop human-like intelligence and take over the planet, you might want to steer clear of the Skil 3800 10-inch compound miter saw. The high-tech tool comes with a futuristic feature that'd be right at home in a sci-fi flick: a motion-activated, two-beam laser. You just get close enough to the saw, and its laser system automatically flicks on. At first glance, that sounds like a frivolous overuse of technology, but it actually makes sense. Instead of making you pull a trigger, the automatic laser lets you keep both hands free to adjust your work material, a unique -- and helpful -- feature.

This saw comes equipped with a heavy-duty, 40-tooth carbide blade and a dust bag. The Skil 3800 10-inch compound miter saw also includes two crown molding stops, nine common miter-stop settings, right and left table extension rails, vertical clamps and a die-cast aluminum fence. It's an innovative, well-built saw that smartly applies technology to make using the tool easier, and not just for high-tech flash.


Pros: Effective use of technology
Cons: Price