home use compressor suggestions please

[city_ofthe_south]

I'm looking to get a compressor at home. We're working on a car now but we're talking home use not something that is going to get hammered on all day every day. I looked at some craftsman in the $300 range and the reviews were totally hit and miss. I'm not sure how one person can say this is a total piece of garbage and the next guy can say it's great when they use it for the same thing and are compairing similar points. Anyway, I have no love for craftsman or anything so I'm open to any suggestions and I figure this is a good place because you guys are actually doing the same thing as I am. Not driving nails or setting up a sprinkler system *add sigh for effect*. I guess consider my price range around $300 give or take $100.