I am looking at buying tools for my boyfriend for christmas and I was wanting to know what is a good brand to buy?

Black & Decker
DeWalt
Milwaukee
Skil
Makita
Hitachi
or another

I am looking at getting a 14.4v with a drill bit set. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
He is a farmer. He would not use it everyday but I think he would use it quite often. He is also thinking about renting a house and it needs some work. So I was thinking of tools that would be useful for farming and around the house. Thanks
What is a drill/driver?

http://www.tylertool.com/062924ts.html

Is that a good deal

Not sure, but I'm buying a drill machine for the first time. Also noticed that the cordless drill machines are rated according to volts whereas the normal ones are rated by watts.
Will I loose out on anything if I go in for a cordless (for convenience)?

Thanks in advance.
which one is better:
Skil or Dewalt or maybe some local company (the ones available on ebay).

I'm in the market for a cordless drill/driver. I would like to get one that is of superb quality and has as many applications as possible.

For example, I would like it to have a built-in level for both vertical and horizontal drilling. I wouldn't mind it having a light for use in dark places (e.g attic & basement). Also, I think an optional hammer feature may come in handy from time to time but isn't absolutely necessary.

I would prefer something well balanced with a comfortable grip. I'm not a professional contractor, but I am in the process of fixing up a house so the drill will see moderate use is the future.

I've read that when it comes to battery technology Lithium Ion is the way to go for a nice balance between power, weight, and longevity - or holding charge. I think an 18v Lithium Ion would be nice but am not dead set against considering something else - perhaps 14.4v.

I've looked at Makita, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. They all seem to make a nice product. Online searches say Panasonic makes a good one as well as Bosch. I'm torn. Any help from personal experience or even anecdotal is much appreciated.

Please offer your opinion regardless of price. Again, I desire a drill that has many of the above features and such a comprehensive drill/driver will have extreme value for me in the years to come whatever the price.

Thanks in advance.

I'm in the market for a cordless drill/driver. I would like to get one that is of superb quality and has as many applications as possible.

For example, I would like it to have a built-in level for both vertical and horizontal drilling. I wouldn't mind it having a light for use in dark places (e.g attic & basement). Also, I think an optional hammer feature may come in handy from time to time but isn't absolutely necessary.

I would prefer something well balanced with a comfortable grip. I'm not a professional contractor, but I am in the process of fixing up a house so the drill will see moderate use is the future.

I've read that when it comes to battery technology Lithium Ion is the way to go for a nice balance between power, weight, and longevity - or holding charge. I think an 18v Lithium Ion would be nice but am not dead set against considering something else - perhaps 14.4v.

I've looked at Makita, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. They all seem to make a nice product. Online searches say Panasonic makes a good one as well as Bosch. I'm torn. Any help from personal experience or even anecdotal is much appreciated.

Please offer your opinion regardless of price. Again, I desire a drill that has many of the above features and such a comprehensive drill/driver will have extreme value for me in the years to come whatever the price.

Thanks in advance.

Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit

My boyfriend asked for this for christmas. I think he picked this because it was only 200. I am willing to spend 350. Is there a drill that is similar but better. Maybe one that he will like more.

I don't want to buy one and him say i wanted the other one because its better.

He works on cars at a body shop and his drill uses air. I know he wants electric but that's all i know..

thanks in advance...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stor...

Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 In. Driver-Drill Kit

My boyfriend asked for this for christmas. I think he picked this because it was only 200. I am willing to spend 350. Is there a drill that is similar but better. Maybe one that he will like more.

I don't want to buy one and him say i wanted the other one because its better.

He works on cars at a body shop and his drill uses air. I know he wants electric but that's all i know..

thanks in advance...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100588408&categoryID=501461