Black&Decker Cst800 8" Cordless Electric String Trimmer

Pros: battery life, safety, no gas/oil
Cons: bump line doesn't work, fragile

I bought this item in desperation after I couldn't get my expensive gas trimmer started for some reason. I figured for $40 (after using a $10 coupon I had at Lowes) it would tide me over until I could get my good one repaired. It may indeed, but it's a ...

Pros: -no cords -quiet -light
Cons: - screws sometimes get a bit loose and need to be re-tightened

I bought this to trim my relatively small yard,
Didn't want to deal with cords or gas.

This is perfect for that.
Don't use if you have a large yard.

Pros: Light weight
Cons: short non-replaceable battery, power is too low to cut grass reliably

I have to agree with the previous. You will get what you pay. I was being cheap, and I deserve what I got. The has an incredible short battery life. You cannot replace the battery because it is built into the unit. It also has little power considering it is a 12-volt unit. On a brighter note, the unit is light and easy to maneuver. However, be forewarned. This is a waste of money.