Best cordless tool system?

[Ryan K.]

I need an impact driver, circular saw and trimmer (weed whacker).  In the future, I may also get a chainsaw, blower, who knows what else.  The new cordless options look good but it's hard to find non-biased (ie- paid for) reviews.  What I've found, it looks like the top quality and biggest tool selection is Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee.  It's a huge investment though and I want to stick to 1 brand for compatibility.  I'm also in a relatively remote area.  There's a Lowes and Home Depot, half hour away in opposite directions.  So it'll like be an online purchase.

What do you use?  Where are good deals?  Any Black Friday specials coming up?  These should all be written off as property management expenses, right?

[Chris Karley]

I'm a huge Dewalt fan. Makita, Dewalt and Milwaukee are all great brands. Bosch as well. That being said, Kobalt offers a great "no questions asked warranty". I remodeled my first house with their 20v set and returned it for a full refund when the led light burned out. I believe I even went in and had the drill exchanged when I burned it up on a 4inch hole saw. I beat the snot out of that set and they honestly held up better than i expected. I jumped to Dewalt when I realized I would be continuing big projects into the future. 

If you go Kobalt, get it in store at lowe's and make sure you go out to Quik Coupons and purchase a coupon. I get 10% off everyday from that website.  If you go with Dewalt or other big name brands, eBay will likely have the best prices. 

After having multiple jobs landscaping I would never buy any electric landscape equipment. IMO nothing beats an engine when you're outside. I hate trimming with an under powered tool.   If cost wasn't an option I would go with Echo but I have had great luck with Husqvarna.