It really depends if how much sawing you are doing.
If you are processing lots of logs and cants - buy once, cry once ...... wrestling and turning is hard on the frames and harder on your back.
The price jump to hydraulics is huge - most guys won't need that.
But if you do go small portable/stationary - I'd look at an LT15 from Wood Mizer - more money - but better features and heavier construction. It's pretty easy to set up in a few different areas near your work area (or level it and leave it) if you have a good way of getting the logs to the mill.
As far as guides go - these are pretty important and having a nice set of guides, well balanced wheels, etc... are worth their weight in gold. Blades will also last longer.
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