Makita DLX2005T drill/driver plus extra battery - $339

Solarisphere wrote: ↑ Then why post it in hot deals? I'm not that familiar with Makita's lineup but first glance tells me it's not a great deal. Is it even brushless? That's not listed in the specs and is usually a good barometer for whether it's a high or low end tool.

atyy0132 wrote: ↑ It shows two in the description. Is it 2+1 or 1+1?

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RuffRydas wrote: ↑ Pretty good deal for the package with three 5ah batteries. The driver looks to be the weak link but the hammer drill seems pretty heavy duty. If you need Makita batteries, this is a good buy. The whole notion that tools NEED to be brushless is just stupid, for most DIYers, it’s not necessary if used only occasionally.

Solarisphere wrote: ↑ I'm not saying everyone needs a brushless tool, just that if they were brushless then they might be worth the price. Buy it if these tools were already on your list but otherwise I don't think it's a good enough deal to jump on.

Mrrfdxyz wrote: ↑ These are brushless

Solarisphere wrote: ↑ They had brushes when I posted that two years ago and they still do today.