Ryobi 18-Volt Ni-Cad Starter Combo Kit @ The Home Depot - $79.00

These Ryobi-one+ Ni-Cad batteries are the worst ones I have seen (I buy different brands as that is my hobby!)since 2 or 3 died (using the same negligence on all models in terms of not charging frequently etc.). And recently I bought the Lithium Ion (the BF special) since they talk of interchangeability. I attached the new battery to the light kit from the Ni-Cad and started doing some work. I kept hearing some cracking sound, ignored it for a while and when I finished my work and looked at the light, realized the sound was coming from the light. The upper part became too hot! I wanted to write to the Ryobi engineers but forgot the incidence until I saw this sale.

This is an OK deal, but for my money, I'd wait until they do the "buy a combo get a free x". I have the li-ion drill driver, but wanted a few more batteries, even if they are heavier. Spent $100+tax on this kit and got the multi-tool free. ($65 I think.) Later bought the weedwhacker and blower and got a full size li-ion with quick charger. MUCH better than the 6 hour charger that comes with the li-ion drill driver. This kit includes the quick charger (1h) but will only do the nicads.