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rofl
10-11-2003, 12:46 AM
I have had a makita combo set that was stolen, but I still own an 18V cordless sliding compound miter saw.

I want a new combo kit and I'm looking at a few.

Makita:
+)compatible with current chargers and batteries I already have. several additional tools available.
-)I never see a price break. hammerdrill not a part of the combo kit unless I spring for the huge kit.

bosch:
+)I can get a 5 piece combo for similar price to everyone else's 4 piece combos.
-)compatability. don't like the feel of some of the tools.

ridgid:
+)warranty. I like the feel for the most part.
-)don't know if they plan on expanding the line in the future.

These are the three that work in my favor the most at this point even though I do like PC and Milwakee. I'm not a DeWalt fan, though I do like that they have an expanded line including the new cordless shop vac.

Can the brandman indicate if I can ever expect to see more 18V tools in the line?
BrandMan
10-13-2003, 08:16 AM
you have only seen the tip of the iceberg! We will continue to offer you more power tools in the coming months.
rofl
10-14-2003, 06:39 AM
18 V cordelss?

I don't need to know specific tools, just a commitment to make more.
rofl
10-17-2003, 10:56 AM
brandman........

hello?
mr man
10-21-2003, 07:16 PM
I think that sums it up ;)

Originally posted by BrandMan:
you have only seen the tip of the iceberg! We will continue to offer you more power tools in the coming months.
rofl
10-22-2003, 10:03 AM
maybe if I complained about the color I could get a more specific answer.

Sounds like the current combo kit is as fancy as it gets. :(
mr man
10-22-2003, 09:23 PM
rofl,
You have to understand that these products JUST rolled out only a month ago. Like Brandman said, your seeing the tip of the iceberg, the "first wave" so to speak.

Info about future tools is a closely guarded secret in this business. As you can see, usually when you hear about a new tool, its already shipping to the stores.
rofl
10-22-2003, 11:24 PM
I didn't ask for specific tools. Only if the 18V line would be expanded or not. Surely that wouldn't hurt the competitive edge to share.

BTW, in private email I was told that the 18V line WOULD expand. Specificly. I don't think I have leaked any classified info by sharing that.