Hi All,
Greetings, I am from Calcutta. I am a newbie and this is my first post to any woodworking forum. I am not a pro ... woodworking is just one of my hobby ...and guess what ..... I am about to buy my first ROUTER ....guys I am EXCITED!!!
I have already made my router table -LOL.
My other hobby is wildlife photography (mind, I am not thinking of buying another lens but router ) .... if ever in India .... I promise you to show tigers in their natural habitat

@Mich

Thank you for your detailed explanation...very informative. In Calcutta I have seen only MT360 routers as per as Makita/Maktec is concern. other players are BOSCH POF 1400 ACE for DIY, and GOF 900 CE and GOF 2000 CE for pro segment. The MT360 model I saw in the shop was 'made in Japan' printed on it. Though I have almost decided for MT360 I did not like the finishing in comparison to BOSCH POF 1400 ACE. I am also thinking of Makita 3612C if that is available in Calcutta. The shopkeeper and one of the user suggested that MT360 is more rugged than POF 1400 ACE. I did not find any good review of MT360 in Internet, it seems MT360 is available only in few countries. Any idea of horsepower of MT360 ? Thanking you in anticipation.

Regards,
Tarun