IMHO, way too many people are hung up on name brands and brand image.
Most of the time, there is no reason for a homeowner or light DIYer to
buy the same top quality tools that professionals need.

Ryobi and many other brands that people turn their nose up at offer
excellent value for the less than full time user. You can get a
Craftsman 19.2 volt combo with 2 batteries, a 1/2" drill, a circular
saw and a bonus flourescent light for $159. Lowes sells the same combo
with the Dewalt brand (which is only 18 volts), minus the light for
$349.99. And if you are willing to go with the lower voltages, the
bargains can be even more amazing.

And let's face it, most home users are never going to actually wear the
tool out before the batteries die and that's where they really get you.
A Craftsman 19.2 volt battery is $59.99 but Lowes sells a Porter Cable
battery for $86.67. For the price of 2 PC baterries you can buy an
entirely new Craftsman kit. I am not too proud to by a Ryobi or a
Craftsman for tools that I know I am not going to use a lot.
Just my 2 cents worth...
Chuck