Stihl or Husqvarna. I would not get a homeowner saw. A professional saw will last and retain value. Homeowner saws are throw away. They are meant to last for a specified number of hours.

If I were to get a saw from a big box store I would get an Echo Timberwolf. I like the Husqvarna Rancher series but can't speak to the newer saws quality. I have also heard it went downhill. The newer Echo saws are Shindaiwa and they are good saws.

My main saws are Stihl. But their homeowner grade stuff is pure and simple JUNK. I have owned some non-professional line saws and weedeaters and have never had a bigger piece of garbage in my life. I would rather have a Troy-Bilt weedeater.