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I bought this because I like the lithium battery technology which affords a lot of power, long battery life, and good value for a very compact unit. If you are planning on using it as a normal drill with normal drill bits, you won't. Do not purchase this, however, if you are expecting a normal cordless drill because this unit does not have a Jacobs type chuck for inserting drill bits. As long as you plan to use it with typical driver bits, you will like it.
What a wonderful drill. Great tool at a good price - you won;t be disappointed. Fits the hand wonderfully, fits easily into my tool belt and powerful enough to get the job done.
Where removing and reinstalling the myriad amount of screws and bolt to install server gear, I used only 1 charged pack for almost the whole day. It isn't a power house, but wasn't purchased to be one. Working under the dash of my Jeep, I didn't have to balance a flashlight on my chest or worry about ripping a headlamp off my head. I purchased this item, after going to the "Orange" and "Blue" brick and mortar stores, looking to replace my aging Panasonic 9.6V impact driver. One other factor I looked at in buying a new drill/driver, was the other tools available/upcoming and a heavy sway for me was their new Saw based on the 10.8V system. It doesn't sound like much, but my job as a computer tech/network engineer, I only need a lighter duty reciprocating saw to cut holes in floor tiles and to cut down telco racks.So far it has been quite useful in reconfiguring server cabinets, putting a car stereo in my Jeep, and for drilling 1/2" lag bolt holes in some stairs. The LED ring is pretty useful as well. The hard case is really nice, yet I find that most situations, I drop the drill, with an attached battery, and a Picquic bit pack, into my notebook case and have a go-to tool available wherever I am working.My only non-issue really is the 21 torque settings, superfluous in practice, since I have only used 4 (3, 9, 15, and drill) and can't foresee using anymore.
I looked at all the other Lithium-Ion based ones in the same voltage class, disliking the Bosch and Milwaukee due to grip size (width), the Skill for lack of an extra battery, the new 12V Ryobi (no clutch), and wasn't going to wait for the upcoming Makita. I was actually surprised by the quality of the product and have to say that the 1/4" hex adapter has very little slop and what minor drilling I have used it with, was very little "walk" with the bit I used to for the stairs mentioned above. I hope their flashlight and impact driver become available soon (am about to pull the trigger on the saw) and I will have my "whole" set. The length of run time with the Li-Ion packs has been a real bonus.
Its not let me down till now. This product meets my expectation. Can't compare it to other products as this is my first power tool. Will have a detailed review once i have used it for some more time. Thought it had good reviews and bought it.
Expect to use this as my only drill around the house for projects. I haven't used this yet, but bought to match my Hitachi 18v Lithion impact wrench I use on my cars. Unit and movement feel very solid and much better quality than my $30 drill this replaced. Comparable to the Bosch PS20, but can stand up on battery which is handy.It's small and light, the LED is right by the bit attachment and lights up well. To good to pass up at $99 with drill bit kit. Replaces some Coleman 18v Drills I bought at Pep-Boys, which were too bulky/heavy. Happy with purchase at initial "play time"; will update one I use this for real. This unit is much nicer and easier to operate due to small size and light weight.
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