"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 10:14:27 +0100, "IMM" wrote:


"Ed Sirett" wrote in message
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If I wanted to get a new drill driver I'd look at a non-combi
Makita/Blue
Bosch or DW product.

This demonstrates the marketing of these companies, or is it because they
are in Screwfix? These three brands, people here put up as the "best".
Makita, yes, but quality falling, the other two no Even the DeWalt
service
agent tells people to buy other brands. Yet there are other brands which
mainly are superior that never get mentioned, like Hitachi, Atlas Copco,
Panasonic, etc.

I have certainly not noticed Makita quality falling. Remarkably
reliable, IME.

I have a Hitachi circular saw which is pretty good and solid. In its
price range, it has reviewed as best of breed and is good to use.

Panasonic make excellent drill/screwdrivers, but they are quite
expensive.

But money is the barrier to you, so why dismiss this brand?