I've read the pack-in blade with the Makita 16" is junk. So, the 60 tooth Makita brand replacement is ~$200, i see Freud makes a 16" 60T blade that is ~$90. Is the Freud a good blade to use? I also read that the 60T blade is the standard blade being shipped with the 16" Makita now...any truth to that???

I don't know anything about "standards" but I do know that the freud is a good blade.