Best cordless drill I've had
923954
It has a lot of torque and power. Battery lasts a long time. Compact in size which is nice in tight spots. "Feels good" in your hand. I like being able to control the drill speed with the trigger
650039
I have been very happy with my purchase of the Hitachi cordless impact drill. I especially appreciate the 3 amp hour batteries that came with it.
2603162
Absolutely one of the best values in drills is. Compact, yet very sturdy.
I've not had a cordless drill before that delivers such good power.
3540699
An undeniably great addition to my workshop. Cordless drills are wonderful and this one lasts and lasts on a single charge. The included backup battery is a life-saver as well. Feels sturdy, locks bits/drivers with ease, and can take/give some serious torque.
4343215
Best cordless vacuum I've used. Been through at least 5 others in the last 10 years.  Most sucked including many of the popular $100 ones out there. Cleans well, is built well,  and the battery lasts. Make daily cleanup less of a chore.
4355241
I was skeptical of buying Black and Decker.  I am amazed.  I have used my dad's Craftsman 19v around the house with Nicad batteries.  It is pretty heavy when working for long periods of time.  I work in IT and needed a cordless drill and screwdriver.  What convinced me was the price.  I was also looking for a lithium battery this round instead of Nicads.  After using it this cordless drill at work for mounting Access Points at work.  This cordless drill held its charge, light, and great grip.  I did not feel it was hurting my hand or wrist after prolong use of this drill.  For around the house items its perfect.  So far I am happy with this purchase.
3218716
I purchased this drill march 2014 put it to work soon as I got it works very well in hammer mode. Drills through concrete very easily. Good battery life. Have used it on several projects and it came through with no problem. I really like this drill plenty of power and get back to work sooner with fast charger it's great for those long lasting projects. Built a small shed and drove multiple screws along with drilling sever anchors into concrete. Only once had to use second battery. Has a half inch chuck to use those larger bits, that's the main reason I purchased it along with being cordless. Would recommend to any weekend warrior for multiple home projects. Was delivered on time in like new condition. Best cordless drill I've ever owned.
40555
Very nice drill. Much beefier and feels substantial compared to other makita cordless drills I've owned in the past. It's nice to have good power for heavier drilling and the extended runtime of the batteries. Now makita needs to make a brushless cordless band saw that accepts the new 4.0 ah batteries. The new batteries don't fit the current cordless band saw without forcing them.
4503402
If you are reading this review to get information about a tool to use on the job you have come to the wrong place.  I use this drill around the house for home repairs/projects and cannot address its durability when used on the job.

This is my fourth Makita cordless drill and I am starting to think it is the best of all.  It is just as powerful as the others but is not the bulky cumbersome tool that I have used in the past.  The batteries in the past were big and I like these new batteries just fine.  It fits my hand perfectly.  These batteries hold a charge for a LONG time and recharge fast.  I was thinking of ordering a third battery to use while one is recharging like I had to in the past but there is no need.

I had read the reviews and was a little concerned about the wobble in the chuck.  However, I found that the criticism of this problem was in older reviews.  I felt like Makita had enough time to correct the problem (after all - it is Makita) and bit the bullet.  I'm glad I did.  The first thing I did when it arrived was to put a smaller drill bit in the chuck and run it at high speed, lightly putting my finger at the end of the drill bit.  No wobble - whew!

I make a lot of bookshelves out of Oak and use brass screws on the ends.  Anyone that has ever used brass screws knows that they break easily and it is easy to wallow out the head.  I simply set the clutch and don't worry about it.

The light seems to be a little gimmicky.  There is a shadow that does not allow the light to perfectly fall on the work at hand but I didn't buy this drill for the light so it doesn't bother me at all.  It IS bright enough to make a good flashlight when needed.  Oh well, who cares?

The belt clip is another gimmick for which I have no use.  I used it once and it was heavy enough to make my pants fall down.  It is hard to get any work done with your pants around your ankles.  I won't be using it again.

My final conclusion?  This is the best purchase I have made in a long time.  Yes, it is a Makita and the name alone makes it well worth the purchase price.  I cannot praise it enough.

--  UPDATE  --

Just wanted to say that I still love this drill but why did they have to make it white?
4954576
Easy to use, not too heavy, holds its charge for a long time, and stores away easily - are how I would size up this cordless drill. I looked at a lot of cordless drills before I purchased this one. I couldn't have found the same deal locally and was happy to get a good price for it here. Seller shipped this quickly and it arrived looking like I had purchased it at one of the big box stores. Black and Decker made an awesome drill, and the seller did a great job of getting it to me quickly and in great shape!
206250
For just $20 more than the bare tool you get two batteries, a charger, and a bag. I've gone through a dozen cordless drills over twenty years (Dewalt, Skil, B&D, and Craftsman) and the Dewalt drill are the best of these.
2575383
This is my first CORDED drill in a while and hokey smokes! The power difference over my cordless was immediately apparent. Good drill; the metal keyless chuck is very nice, easy to clamp down on the bit and even easier to remove the bit when done. I lent it to my mother-in-law who has RA and she was able to use the chuck with no problems. Weight was good too, lighter than her old Milwaukee drill, but not as light as her Old Milwaukee.
Drill does have bubble levels for horizontal and vertical drilling.
Only slightly negative thing is the variable speed:
First quarter of trigger travel is slop
Second quarter is your "variable" speed
Remainder is "goes like stink" full bore
Isn't too hard to control at the beginning of a job, but at the end of the day when your hand is tired and you just want to be done...
1636442
I've had my Milwaukee 18v drill for over a year now, I'm a plumber by trade, and I punish this drill on a daily basis. Although I don't recommend abusing any power tool, there are times when you don't have a choice. I used to have a DeWalt 18v that worked great for about 6 months, then things started happening, like the trigger assembly went out, and then the motor burned up, and then I threw it away. The Milwaukee is one heavy duty piece of equipment, you can't go wrong with one. All I can really say is, that if your looking for a high quality cordless tool that won't let you down in the middle of a job, then the Milwaukee power plus should be number one on your shopping list.
1918643
Dewalt is the best and this drill motor is excellent.  Light weight and powerful.  Great, long lasting battery charge.  The only poor design is the location of the 1 and only light.  By its placement, it really doesn't light your work.  Other than that, it's awesome.
1242417
best drill I've ever owned.... plenty of torque... long lasting and quick charging battery... I love it
672498
One of the best cordless drills you can find in the market.  Great battery life as well.  The only way the battery will fail somehow is when you work in really freezing temperatures as it happened once to me.
233771
This is by far the best cordless drill I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot of them. We use this drill every day, professionally, and have never had a cordless with as much torque or battery life. Wonderful!