"Wade Lippman" wrote in
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My Ryobi set is 2 years old. The batteries (and everything else) are
good as new.


I have a Ryobi set (complete with 3 batteries). I have been using the
tools quite heavily for over a year now -- no problems with the tools or
the batteries.

You are right about the circular saw being too small,

I will have to disagree there -- I actually prefer the small blade,
especially for things like cutting out part of an existing deck board.

but otherwise I love them.
I haven't found a situation where they weren't powerful enough.

I don't even use the 18V drill unit. Most of the time, my 9.6V Dewalt is
the tool of choice (smaller, lighter).

I would certainly get more Ryobi tools based on my experience to date.