Mike Paulsen writes:

wrote:
As a new homewner I need a drill/driver for occasional weekend use. I
am on the budget $100 but the less I spend the better if quality is
sufficient for my tasks.
The options I've been looking at are
1) 18v Skil 2887, $79 (or 59 refurbished)
2) Panasonik EY6405FQKW, $99
3) Ryobi 18V Reconditioned $75
Any other options? I realize it would be a waste to buy anything pro
in my case. I want the drill to last however. So based on reviews
Panasonic is aa clear winner but does it worth extra $?


Consider a corded drill. You'll get more drill for your money, won't
have to deal with battery issues (charging, failure, & replacement),
and you can expect it to last decades with little or no maintenance.

Something like this is in the $35-$40 range:
http://www.ryobitools.com/powertools/tool/d46ck/

Seconded.

The words budget and battery don't belong in the same sentence.