wood magazine just had a review of several planers. I don't have it in front of me but it was the last issue (october I think). basically the dewalt 735 was top choice but by far the priciest, and don't forget the extension tables are extra.
the ridgid got a top nod for cut quality almost as nice as the dewalt, at a much lower price, and it comes with a stand, extension tables, and an extra set of blades. there was a 3rd top pick, I think it was a delta but I need to go home and check. there was a grizz planer they blasted. I took note- I've been in the market for a planer, I think I will go with the ridgid for my money.