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It is larger than in the picture, and heavy, but it feels so sturdy it is a good thing for me. this drill can do everything a corded drill can, it has almost the same amount of power.
I just got it a week ago and used it a few times. The chuck is plastic, the 18v's is metal. I was expecting it to be faster because it is a 36v, but the fact is it only has 1400RPM compared to the 18v's 1800RPM. It also had a lower torque rating then the 18v. And with the rebate Bosch is offering right now on the 18v tools you can get a free battery. I'm returning the the 36v and getting the 18v instead.
The only complaints I have, and they are minor, is that the case is a little bulky and leaves no room inside for bits and accessories; the RPMs could be a little higher, but I haven't had a problem with them. I used to have a Dewalt, and after using this bosch, I would never buy Dewalt again.
Solidly built, it feels strong and tough just holding it. I have been using this drill for about a month now, and it is an awesome drill.
I even use it in place of a hole hawg. I am an electrician, so I abuse my powertools.
I drill a lot of holes through 2x4's, 4x4s and thicker and through metal, and it has yet to dissappoint me. The motor is quiet, the batteries last much longer, it's light weight, the charger is fast, even the gauge on the battery that tells you how much power is left works great.it's just a very well built and designed tool.
Overall, great tool, great warranty, and I only paid $230 for it on Amazon, who, as always, has great service.
I purchased this drill about 1 year ago when they first came out. 18V is the perfect power to weight ratio. The Bosch has a VERY smooth feel while driving screws and the batteries last a long time.
I am a general contractor and have been using and abusing cordless drills for some time now. Other than the slight upgrade in battery life and power, it's not much better than the Dewalt XRP collection. I was thinking with the litheon technology this tool would be a little lighter, but much more powerfull with 36 volts.
I have two slim batteries and one fat battery. I sold my 18V Dewalt XRP 4 piece set for this drill (I hate cordless circular saws and sawsalls due to their incredibly short battery run time). This drill is not that much more powerfull than the Dewalt, but it is much more refined.
You would think with a 36V rating, you'd be getting a monster cordless drill, but I think 36V (even with litheon technology) is a waste of weight. The drill has not failed me, and I have in fact been hard on it, but wait until an 18V version of the Bosch comes out.
On point of confusion: both the Bosch website and every other site selling this lists the unit with a 'hammer drill' clutch. Just received this today and haven't had a chance to break it in yet. It doesn't appear to have one (and the manual doesn't say anything about it either). I weighed it, and to the tenth of a pound, with the compact batteries, it weighs the same as the 18V version. It is slightly larger, as is the case. I'm actually happier without, but if you need a hammer drill, don't buy this one.10/21/08: After using this new drill for several jobs around the house with the compact battery, I'm dissapointed in that the RPM doesn't seem as fast as the 18V version. I'm not sure if adding the high-capacity battery would help.
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