I've done very well with Milwaukee screwguns over the years. Why not rent from somewhere for an upcoming project? Actual use is the best way to be sure about a particular model.
I find the most important aspect of a drill is how the various switches are laid out and the most important aspect of a saw (Jig, circular, recip...) is the blade in/out mechanism. Balance is critical to all.
Regarding batteries, just be sure they're not the type that you have to fully discharge before recharging. That might not be an issue anymore but it's a good question to ask.
Whatever you do, don't cheap out. Consider buying from a smaller dedicated store, rather than a big box chain.
Let us know what you get!
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Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life
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