I have the original version of the Dewalt 735. I know it's only 13", but this has actually been the best planer I have worked with for a couple of reasons. First, it's small and compact - which means I can just stick it under the 52" table of my tablesaw when I'm not using it. Second is the dust collection is the best I have used (though you really need a true dust collector). I have a full height 2HP Jet dust collector (3" hose). There are absolutely no shavings left in the planer and no gunk that collects around the wheels and dust system. I have used full size Powermatic/Jet planers at the 15" level and they always got gunked up with wood chips/shavings even when using a full size dust collector.
Just be sure to hold/support your board as it exits and keep support when it gets to the end to prevent snipe. Also, I recommend getting some steel HSS knives if you are going to do any extensive planing. The stock knives are like razor blades and don't last long.
