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True my old one had ni-cad batteries but this one is exceptionally light. Bonus features are the light that shines on what your are screwing and how fast it recharges. The batteries on my old Crafstman drill-driver died and I realized that a new drill driver like this one was cheaper than buying two replacement batteries for the old one so I got this one. It seems to have all the features I care about such as a variable speed based on how hard you pull the trigger, a setting where you can log the driver and use it as an ordinary screwdriver and an easy to use keyless chuck. It is missing a built in level which I found to be helpful before but find I don't really miss that much. So far it is fantastic. It is much lighter then I expected.
So far, I've used it to screw sheet rock, install basic lighting and wall outlets, drill and screw a couple of 2x4s and sx12s, even a 4x6. My old Craftsman finally gave so I needed to buy something ideal for my wife and I to use at home. If you're needing a great all around drill for your home, don't look any further. I can't wait to use it on building a bookcase. The drill is awesome, it runs smoothly, provide light with you're using it, small & compact and easy to understand (perfect for my wife to use - she gets intimidated with power tools except this one), and the charge lasts for a very long time. It'll even tell you when you need to recharge it through its battery gauge.
Just wish it had a level to check if it was completely horizontal/vertical. Has power light pointing to where the drill is aimed at. This one is much lighter than my old Craftsman 14.4 Volt. Best part is the Lithium Ion Battery.
A battery power indicator comes on whenever you use it to tell you when you need to charge. Only thing I don't like is the slight lag when the trigger is pulled, like a half second delay. The lithium ion battery on this drill is unbelievable. I can't say how fast the charger is because I have only needed to charge it a couple times. Hard to get used to it when needing to control speed. The drill can sit forever and still be fully charged. Very impressive torque.
The battery seems to last a long time, too. So far, it has handled everything from drywall screws to 3" wood screws. The Makita has been relegated to a back-up drill or if I ever need more power. I was tired of lugging the 18 volt Ni-Mh Makita drill for an extensive home remodeling project and bought this drill. It's so much lighter and easily the one I pick up first.
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