Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRP813 18-Volt Lithium Ion 2-Tool Drill Kit

I already have a blue 5 piece Ryobi 18v tool set (drill, reciprocating saw, circular saw, flashlight, small vacuum) that I got several years ago. It has been a good set but the original 1.7 Ah Ni-cad batteries now have very limited life and a very short shelf life. I have been looking for new batteries and started watching ebay to see if there were any "deals". The Li-ion is definitely a better value and a better pack, but I don't think they are worth what is being charged for them. (I work for a major cell phone manufacturer and we purchase millions of Li-ion cells to make phone batteries so I have some idea of what these actually cost.)

So I have been looking for a better deal when I stumbled on this set on Amazon (I buy lots of stuff from Amazon every year A+++).

I read the reviews and did some research, looked at the pictures, and figured it would be worth the $[...] they were asking (although the price dropped to $[...] in the two days since I...Read more

It arrived quickly and everything seems to work okay so far. I was surprised at how beat-up the tools were. The description said they were factory reconditioned and "like new", but they don't look it and arrived covered in mud.

Basically I bought this to help take out a wall in my living room and dining room. I looked over all the different brands and choose this one based on the price and plethora of different tools the batteries can handle. Reviews were virtually nonexistent so this was a purchase based solely on advertising and description. Well it holds true to its promise. I am used to having corded tools and this was my first foray into the cordless market and the batteries have a sensor that shows the level and the weight isn't to horrible. I love the drill it is extremely powerful but can do light jobs with ease. The circular saw has been able to handle the jobs with ease and the light is extremely bright. I discounted the light based on the fact that I have lots of flashlights around the house but I find myself using this one more often due to its bright nature and the rechargeablility. The reciprocating saw is my only complaint about the package. It's more due to the blades than anything...Read more