there was a cordless 18v drill that got a good write up in Which so I went out and bought one - now I wonder if I did the right thing because it has a NI-CAD Battery ( not bad at 1.5 amp hours tho)

I know about the memory thing and have had drills in the past that have not lasted long (small batteries) but I was wondering how the modern NI-CADs compare with the old type

Can anyone give me any advice/their experiences? shall I take it back and buy a more expensive one or will it do for general use?

The problem is that it will be only be used for DIY stuff and so wont be fully discharged ( and may be stored away 1/2 charged etc as it is used intermittantly)

It says in the manual that before first us it should be charged and discharged 5 times - sounds like a pratt on????

what do you think!!! - any comment appreciated

pete