PowerSmith Maglithion MLDD12K2 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Drill/Driver Kit with 2 Batteries

Comment: When i purchased this i had my reservations. But low and behold it was a relief to use a drill with power and not have to switch batteries as often as i have in the past. So to be quite frank i would recommend the drill to any one, thats looking for power and duration .

Comment: Pros:
Light weight
Extra Battery
Good balance in hand
Lights up work area
Lion battery lasts a long time
Great price

Cons
Real cheap bag for the equipment

Comment: So far it is an excellent drill. The built-in LED light comes in handy. Love the lightweight and small batteries. Two downsides: 1.-no holder on the drill for a bit; 2.-it must have a cut off switch for high loads, the drill just stops completely if the drilling gets hard.

Comment: This is a great little tool and the fact that it comes with 2 batteries is very good value for the money, forget the bag that comes with it.

Comment: What I like about it: Compact size of the tool itself, and very reliable battery life; the two reasons why I dumped my old cordless drill/driver. Why are the batteries always so huge and heavy? Why is the thing never charged when I need it? Now I don't have to worry about it.

Why don't companies make more drivers of this perfect compact size? You have to go into the $200+ Craftsman stuff to get something this size (in my research, anyway). Trust me... once you pop a battery into this thing, you will roam the house looking for projects. It's sooo great. The on-board light is handy, too.

And the batteries actually do charge in 1 hour. From dead to full power, and they are supposed to hold the charge for a year. Perfect for those impulsive handy moments.

Kit comes with a Flat and Phillips head bit... so if you don't already have a nice bit set, you will need one.

What I don't like about it: First, the case. There are little velcro holders you can adjust inside, and most of those were snapped/broken upon arrival. They just aren't strong enough. I have enough left to organize the tool and batteries, but I don't expect them to last. So, the case may end up being useless, as I don't like the idea of just having all the parts loose inside it.

About the tool: the 'Powersmith' logo is just a cheap sticker, and will likely wear or peel off over time. Also, the safety switch, or what you might consider the drive/reverse switch, feels cheap like it might break or stop working somehow. I wish it felt more solid.

Also, potential buyers should consider that this is definitely a light-duty driver.

In the end, even if I trash the case, this is a nice deal and I still really like the tool. I'll probably pick up the handsaw from this line since I have 2 batteries now.