Early Impressions of Metabo Goodness

Having spent over a week with the massive selection of kit that Metabo sent me, at the moment I am a little overwhelmed... not with the number of toys, but with the quality. I will not go into detail here of what I think of each individual tool, but must point out that every single one has performed superbly. All of them are built-like-tanks, well balanced and feel really great in the hand.
The SBZ18 combination drill is absolutely fantastic, the pulse action for getting those stubborn screws out has helped me on more than one occasion. The torque and overall power on offer has also amazed. The ASE18 reciprocating saw has also performed well and impressed me with its flexibility in all different types of job. The tiny PowerMaxx Li Pro has also opened my eyes to how a small screwdriver should work. There is no comparison between this and other run-of-the mill brands. Within the first week I had used the PowerMaxx on a job and it worked like a trojan for three hours and still had more to give.
Before I sign off on this early impression of the Metabo kit, I must mention the lithium ion batteries. They charged in the stated 30 minutes with the supplied AC30+ charger. They also have neat little LED indicators on the back of the battery, so that a push of the button lets you know how much power you have left, ingenious! To say that at this early stage of testing "I am amazed at the quality and power that Metabo offer", really is an understatement. Check back next month for the full review.