Xceed 18V Pack - Cordless Drill, Jigsaw, Sander, Lamp, 2 Batteries, $60 at Masters

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  dirtybird on 01/02/2013 - 08:35

  Could be considered a little bit on the dupe side with this
  http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/90452

  btw, 3 @ Knoxfield.

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    wisc on 01/02/2013 - 08:45

    it could? guess it is in the list there…

    tools look cheap… but cant expect that much for 70 bux.. .think i might give them a try!

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    marc86au on 01/02/2013 - 09:09

    I guess it could as it is mentioned in the description however the title of that was Hammer Drill + others. I thought this deserved its own deal

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  ZRXS12 on 01/02/2013 - 09:02

  I've got a wired drill and I would not recommend the brand based on that, very low quality.

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    marc86au on 01/02/2013 - 09:10

    I bought an AC powered chainsaw in this brand and didn't have any dramas. It's no Makita but possibly similar quality to the Ozito brand in bunnings ;)

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      ZRXS12 on 01/02/2013 - 10:55

      One of the issues I've had is drill bits constantly slipping even when barely loaded, I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating that is.

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        marc86au on 01/02/2013 - 20:09

        Definitely! I just bought this pack so I'll test it out over the weekend and provide feedback :)

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  jm48 on 01/02/2013 - 09:25

  +1

  Tools look exactly the same as this BigW deal for $58 with free delivery.
  Deal has now expired at BigW, but comments still very relevant.
  http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86173
  Same picture, just coloured blue instead of red

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  0ptus_Fail on 01/02/2013 - 09:28

  +1

  Ozito also the 3 year replacement warranty which will at least keep you happy if your tools fail for whatever reason.

  I guess this brand doesn't have that peace of mind, but it is all a matter of whether you just want cheap tools and don't care about warranty.

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    EnALup on 01/02/2013 - 11:42

    That actually is a very good selling point. In case of any issues, they will replace it and not send it to repairs.

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    marc86au on 01/02/2013 - 20:11

    Wasn't aware of that, good point. Not sure what the warranty length is on these, however I imagine it would be replacement too. Not worth repairing these cheap electrical products

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  AMLagonda on 01/02/2013 - 10:29

  +3

  Its the batteries that let packs like these down….

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    EnALup on 01/02/2013 - 11:44

    +1

    I also agree on that. I think buying any drill with Li- ion is advisable these days.
    Ni-Cd ones are quite cheap normally and deteriorate over time.

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      abacus on 01/02/2013 - 12:04

      I bought two Black and Decker NiCd drills with two batteries each about 8 years ago and they are just starting not to hold charge anymore. I keep them charged and use them for a couple of minutes a week unless working on a project. Not sure if Lion batteries would last longer than NiCd.

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        salem on 01/02/2013 - 13:59

        if you're using weekly, nicad might hold up ok. but if you only use every few weeks, or months, then the nicad batteries are terrible (in my experience).

        My cheap ozito li-ion ones i can charge up, leave in the cupboard for a few months, and pull them out and still have plenty of charge to do what I want to do (minor household bits and pieces).

        my ricoh nicads were always dead in that scenario, and I'd have to think ahead to charge up overnight the day before i wanted to use the drill.

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        EnALup on 01/02/2013 - 16:58

        Li-Ion batteries last longer and drill works fine till end.
        whereas for NiCd, they slow down as the battery drains.

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  deal88 on 01/02/2013 - 10:51

  +2

  After buying many drills, I will only buy Lithium Ion from now on.
  Really depends what you are after.
  My personal opinion is that the Ozito deal you mention would be better quality.
  But, it may be worth paying a bit more and getting a better brand.

  Everyone has different purposes and budgets and it would be worth determining what you are actually wanting.

  Also, one thing to think about is that replacement batteries will most likely not be available for these cheap tools.

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  lactose_the_intoler… on 01/02/2013 - 13:34

  I looked at this on the website to get it delivered but the postage was $75, so unless you can waltz into the store give it a miss.

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  CVonC on 01/02/2013 - 18:01

  what about this 909 6 piece 18v li-ion pack for $150? http://www.masters.com.au/product/100461672/909-18v-li-ion-6…

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    marc86au on 01/02/2013 - 20:07

    Not bad imho, only a single battery was what let it down for me.

    The battery will probably last as long as both of these combined, however I like being able to have one on charge while using the other :)

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  rokkz on 01/02/2013 - 18:55

  Good deal but these Nicads will turn to shit in one year

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  AMLagonda on 04/02/2013 - 01:11

  From living with crappy Ni-cads most of my life I now have Li-ion Ryobi batteries for my drills and boy oh boy the difference is night and day!!!

  I could never go back.