Very Good Drill, Cheesy Light
933139
I love this drill motor.  The battery has very good life, and the drill is more powerful than others I own.  I do miss it not having 'on board' slots for screwdriver bits.  Why leave that off?  Seemingly every battery powered screwdriver and drill has clips or slots for at least one screwdriver bit.

They really missed the mark on the light.  It looks high powered, but only uses the old fashioned style bulb common in cheap flashlights since the 'dark' ages.  In the days of high powered LED lights, this light is just a nice looking cheap afterthought.
2757582
I'd really like to give this 4.5 stars (see cons), but I'll settle for 4.

I bought this as a gift for my wife, so she wouldn't have to keep lugging out the cordless drill for most of the things she was doing. She loves it, and it's been pretty handy for doing things like removing and installing switch or outlet covers, and installing home light fixtures.

Pros:

- Lightweight
- Charges quickly
- Keeps a charge even with a fair amount of use
- The two bit holders and how they fit into the tool is positively brilliant
- You can pretty much use any 1/4" short driver bit (i.e., you don't have to buy special bits from WORX)

Cons (nit-picks, really):

- Doesn't drive screws as fast as I would like; this probably contributes to the longevity of the charge, I'm just impatient.
- No integral way of keeping the second bit holder with the tool while working.

All in all, like I said, it's a pretty handy tool to have around the house, and seems to stand up to regular Harry Homeowner use.
3767192
I ordered this drill to replace some very old drills with battery technology that suffered from the 'memory problem'.  This drill is a lot smaller and lighter than my old ones, but it packs a lot of punch.  I just finished a garage project hanging Gladiator Gearwall, and had to drive over 1,000 2" deck screws.  This little guy was well up to the task.  It drove about 300 screws on a single charge (no pre-drilling), and by the time the battery was dead, the 2nd battery was fully charged and ready for action. I never had to wait on batteries.  Also, with the Litheon technology, the battery discharge curve is very steep, i.e the drill will drive very well until it is ready to die - you won't even know until about the last couple of screws that it is ready to give up. That's the way a drill should operate - effective until end-of-charge.

I also like the size - the head can get into smaller areas.  The product comes with a zippered soft nylon case. I would have preferred a molded plastic case - that's probably my only gripe about this purchase.
1204727
At under $40, and for an occasional use basic homeowner drill, I would add an extra star (5 stars).  For someone who is an avid 'do-it-yourself' type, who appreciates a high quality tool, you might be disappointed with the lack of a few features: This drill only has a 3/8" chuck instead of the 1/2";  It is a single speed drill from 0 - 650 rpm, no dual speed; while it does have an LED, the placement is poor so that it frequently creates a shadow over your work-space in low light conditions (look for an angled LED at the base or multiple LEDs on the head); there are only 10 clutch settings + drill, with setting No. 10 not offering enough torque; a glove is recommended when tightening the chuck on 'max' or 'drill' setting; no battery life indicator.

On the brighter side of things, this drill is very compact and light weight.  Although the grip area is compact as well, my hand fits with a little extra room (I wear large-sized gloves).  The drill has plenty of power and torque--strong enough to drive a #6 3" large thread sheet rock screw into a pair of 2x4"s.  Battery life is adequate for small jobs--on a fully charged 1.5 amp hour battery I was able to drill 30 pilot holes (about 3/32" diameter) and screw in 30 2.75" screws into soft wood before there was a drop in power.
2186830
I bought the DCL040 a few months ago to take advantage of several extra 20V Max batteries I have sitting around. While the DCL040 is a very bright flashlight, it only has one brightness level (very very bright) and it is a very narrow (non-adjustable) spot beam, making it a poor general purpose work light.

The DCL050 is a really nice improvement for most work / workshop / home improvement projects.  It has very broad illumination and it has two brightness settings.  On high, I'm guessing it would provide good illumination of up to 10', while low would probably be good for work in smaller spots like in a cabinet under a sink.

It is very stable when standing upright on a hard flat surface, but on an uneven or soft surface like a lawn, it easily tips over.  The adjustability and hanging hook are both very nice.

Like other DeWalt products, it seems well designed and well made and very rugged.

The only minor criticism I have is that the actual upper light unit is relatively large and bulky. It appears to house a very large heat sink for the LED bulbs, so it may be that the size is due to some specific requirements about heat or other factors, but I think the light would be better if the top portion with the LED bulbs was smaller.

But with that said, this is no bigger, and is likely smaller, than many LED shop lights, and the ability to use 20V Max batteries makes it a fantastic addition to any DeWalt shop.

10/28/2014 UPDATE: I've had a chance to use the DCL050 a few times and get a better feel for it.  I had to change a car battery, so I used it to help light things up under the hood.  The pivoting head worked great, since I was able to point it down towards the battery area.  And the bright but broad light worked perfectly.  I've used it a few times in the garage for some small projects and it was a great 'third hand', shining the light where I needed it.

And the other night my kids wanted to play "camping" in the house, so we turned out all of the lights and they grabbed one of the Nichia 300 Lumens Lanterns that I have.  I thought it would be a good test of the DCL050, so I brought it out and turned it on.  On High (500 lumens), the DeWalt was significantly brighter than the Nichia lantern, and the 180 degree coverage lit up the entire living room at night.  We left it on for several minutes and when I turned it off, I noticed that the 'bulb' area was warm.  So the large heat sink does seem to be warranted.  I can imagine that using the DeWalt in a hot space in the summer would definitely require some cooling of the LEDs.

Since the DeWalt flashlights are so well built, I'm happy to let my kids play with them and am not worried about the lights being dropped or broken.  Go for it!

Last, the batteries on both my DCL040 and DCL050 are still showing the full 3 bars.  I haven't used them much, but enough that I would have expected the batteries to show 2 bars by now.  But they are still full.  Amazing.  The capacity of the 20V Max batteries is truly impressive.

Brilliant products, and again, an excellent use of the extra DeWalt 20V batteries I had laying around.

UPDATE: Jan 2015:  I've used this flashlight numerous times over the last few months and just love it. For all of those projects where you need light in either a tight spot or in a larger work area but are already using both hands to repair something, it's fantastic, and often better than a headlamp.  On high, it does use a fair amount of juice, but the 20V Max batteries still last quite a long time--I just happen to notice that the batteries to drop a bar or two after a few hours of use.  Fantastic light, love it.
3703665
I have a couple cordless drills for wood working. The drills work great for drilling holes and you can drive screws with a cordless drill, but its easly for the bit to slip on the head. This impact driver is small and light, and will drive screws without slipping much better then the drills.
The only complaint is the noise, its loud when it starts hammering. Nothing terribly loud but it can interrupt office workers
4778044
Excellent drill.  Lots of power, so light it's deceptive.  You'd think it's not going to have much torque because it feels so light, but it's got huge torque.  It charges quickly and runs for a long time on that charge.  I just wish it looked like a good, basic, working Makita... blue, not this Adidas look.
719935
I bought this to supplement/replace my&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DEWALT-DW908-18-Volt-NiCd-Pivoting-Head-Cordless-Flashlight/dp/B0000222ZM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DEWALT DW908 18-Volt NiCd Pivoting Head Cordless Flashlight</a>&nbsp;which was in the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DEWALT-DCK425C-18V-Compact-Cordless-4-Tool-Combo-Kit/dp/B0035LIM7E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DEWALT DCK425C 18V Compact Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit</a>&nbsp;I bought a few years ago.  The light in the kit isn't very versatile, so I bought this one.

The light and flexibility is definitely useful, but it isn't as bright as you would hope.  I think the flexible arm will eventually become brittle and break also.  I used this a lot in my attic and it worked great, much better than the light mentioned from the kit.

Pros:
- Flexible and versatile
- Bright enough most of the time
- Fairly lightweight
- Long lasting

Cons:
- Heats up after extended use
- I think the flexible portion will fail eventually, it feels like it will wear itself out
- Heats up over extended use
- Brightness is OK

Overall this is a good light, I will upgrade to LED when I need to
1002816
Its a 20V DeWalt drill so it has plenty of power to drill 1/2" holes through plate steel if you want it to.  I love the LED light feature when you squeeze the trigger.  This review is more for Amazon.  The first drill that was shipped didn't work correctly.  It would shut off when it loaded up and I had to stop and keep squeezing the trigger to get to spin again.  I sent Amazon a message that I wanted to return it and I had a new one at my house in two days.  They also picked up the defective one the next day from my office and the UPS guy brought a shipping label with him. That is AWESOME customer service.  I can't think of anything I would even recommend to make that better.
3069454
works really well for small jobs -- need a good drill
3609684
No built-in light on this one like on my first drill - I missed that when I ordered it - so it's a low end model of a brand that I've always loved.  When this drill dies on me I will definitely be getting the model I should have gotten in the first place.
1752805
This is obviously not a super expensive, crazy awesome drill. It is rather a small, utilitarian drill that is useful around the house for odd jobs. The keyless chuck is nice, and we haven't any issues with battery life after almost three months now. We use it for simple jobs like drilling wood to hang plants, assemble/disassemble furniture, fix our cabinets, etc...For these tasks, it does the job prefectly and is small enough to get to those hard to reach areas. Anyways, it doesnt wow me, I do like it and am glad to have purchased it. If you aren't doing anything major, this is the tool for you. If you are going to be using it daily, I would look for something more industrial.
1098062
A pretty good cordless screwdriver. Better than most. The light is not very focused on the work and is a separate switch.
61167
As a matter of full disclosure, I am using this drill as a DIY homeowner on minor projects. This drill was my upgrade into the world of pro-grade power tools from a cheapo 14.4V Black & Decker drill. I upgraded primarily because I was frustrated by having to drill pilot holes for lag screws all the time due to the lack of power. Furthermore, my former so-called variable speed drill only had two speeds, namely 400 or 800 rpm, nothing in between so I was constantly stripping screw heads. After doing some serious research into Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, and Dewalt, I chose Dewalt. Why? Because of the power and construction of the tool. Dewalt uses its own measurement of torque (Unit Watts Out) whereas most other companies list max torque in ft-lbs. In my opinion, I best equate UWO to the amplifier rating in audio receivers. In receivers, many companies list their amplifier rating with only one channel driven. Rarely do companies list amplifier rating with all channels driven. UWO, to me, is Dewalt's real world sustained torque rating like all channels driven in an amplifier. So for this drill, although Dewalt lists it at 410 UWO, I think this probably equates to nearly peak torque of at least 450 ft lbs if not more. Also, I really liked the fact that Dewalt uses all-metal gears and it has solid magnet construction in its motor.

For whatever reason, although most companies have wholeheartedly embraced the Lion technology, Dewalt has chose to slowly move into it and, thus, still has a large portion of tools with NiCd batteries. I really debated about the whole NiCd v Lion thing. But really, for my purposes, I doubt I will be using the drill so much that I will use up 2 batteries. I really think having a back-up battery negates the charge time issue. Of course there's the weight issue, but again, for me, a difference in weigh of 6-8 oz is not a game breaker.

The closest drill to the DC720KA was the Hitachi DS18DSAL. Really solidly constructed drill with good power. Unfortunately, from a purely superficial standpoint, the Hitachi looks like a toy with the green molding. So I went with the Dewalt. In terms of real world performance, really happy so far. Was able to drill 2" long - 1/8" dia. screws into studs without a pilot, no problem. This sucker has power. Really like the LED light. The added heft of the NiCd gives the drill really good balance. Trigger felt right and was able to modulate speed very accurately (true variable speed!). I hope this review helps because other reviews just seem to spout off Dewalt sucks or "it's not lithium so it sucks" type comments.
858762
I am a weekend "do it yourself" guy and not a professional contractor.  For my purposes, this drill works really well.  It comes with two batteries, which is nice, although I haven't yet run out of juice on the first battery in any of my projects.  The power is more than sufficient for drilling through 2 by 4s, plywood, drywall, and similar materials around the house and in the garage.  The light is nice.  This drill replaces an older drill I had (15 years old) and works much better.  This is a great tool for projects around the house.  I will leave it to the professionals to review whether it gets the job done for someone who uses a drill on a daily basis.  The bag is nice, although I do prefer the molded plastic hard case of my old drill which cradles everything in place, which is why I took off a star.  Must be that the carry bag is cheaper, but i would have paid an extra few bucks for a hard case!
3904263
...I am giving it 4 stars because of the following:

1) the batteries or drill does give any indication of how much juice is left in the battery
2) these batteries are 1.3ah, not 1.5 or 3
3) the light is not 100% useful as the chuck blocks it from shining directly where it's needed

Otherwise it's a great drill and very powerful.  Side by side with a new DeWalt corded drill the performance (when drilling holes in wood) was very similar.
1423595
This drill is adequate for small shops. I use it for drilling both wood and aluminum, and I get clean well positioned holes nearly all the time. It does not come with a laser, the ones that do typically don't work all that well. It has a belt that you need to manually switch around to change speeds, but for light work I don't find this to bad to work with.

I wish the plate had more options for clamping work pieces down.

But overall I am pleased I bought this item.