I've been using the Autel 708 for approximately 3 years. Overall it's a solid universal scan tool to have, even though some features have been removed with recent updates.
I'm a mobile vendor that offers airbag services, electrical diagnosing, and computer programming to bodyshops. (franchise/independent)
I have VCDS (Audi/VW), techstream (Toyota/Lexus), Ford IDS, Tech 2/MDI, Autel 708, G-Scan, Autoland I-Scan and a Drewtech j2534
I can tell you when I look at a car, the first tool I plug in is the Autel 708. Keep in mind there is no tool that does it all, but the Maxidas is close to it. I've yet to play with the new Autel tablet based tools so I'm still attached to the 708 lol.