opinions on purchasing a plunge base router.

looking for some advice and opinions on purchasing a plunge base router.
im sure this topic has been discussed many times but could not find information in the criteria im after.

i currently have a bosch palm router for edge treatment and small stuff and a beefy Milwaukee 3.5 HP in my router table. love both of these routers but I would like something to fill the gap in between to be handheld for plunge routing around the 2 HP range.
i used to have a cheap 2 HP plung ryobi that I really hated using and i managed to burn the motor on it last year.
my beefy milwaukee router does not have a plunge base and I hate taking it in and out of the router table.
the palm router cannot take a 1/2 inch collet and is ok for edge treatment but it struggles on larger cuts.

here is the criteria im after : would need to be a plunge base( dont mind if it comes with a fixed base combo kit). .must be able to accept 1/2 inch cullet( would be better if can do both 1/4 and 1/2 inch).something in the mid size so it's not to heavy/ bulky to use.
so far I have been looking at the bosch MRP23EVS and Milwaukee 5616 EVS 2.4 HP.
i love my bosch colt but im not to sure I like the idea on the new bosch about the electrical connection between the plunge base and the motor housing with the trigger being on the handle. the idea is great but it seems like it's a problem waiting to happen as it would be a matter of time before dust gets in there and interrupts the connection.???

also when looking up reviews online several people mentioned issues with the plunge base and that it has about 1/16 of lateral play in it . also i know that i would need to buy more parts for it to like base adaptors for bushing guides' since they do not fit standard bushing.

as for the Milwaukee 2.4 HP I found good reviews with no issues but they all refer to the fixed base and could not find any information about the use of the plunge base.
i dropped by a local tool store, l wanted to get a feel for the routers and see what they stock. (they did not have any milwaukee or bosch routers in stock but other brands).

the sales person quickly referred me to the porter cable 895PK model and said it would be HANDS DOWN THE BETTER ROUTER. ...he steered me clear away from any other brands when it comes to routers..... when i came home i looked up the PC model reviews and found out that people have been having issues with their plunge base and there is lots of play in it as well as there is no micro adjust.....
so the more i look into it the more confused i become......i would like to hear opinions from people that have these routers.
i know i would want something with a sturdy plunge base with a micro adjust. I would love to hear peoples experience before i put my money were my mouth is.
Thank you