I took as a replacement for the old man Interskol DA-10 / 12M3 who left to live out his days in the country. Li-ion batteries on this Makita are noticeably more convenient to use, the Shurik itself is much more compact and lighter, it is more comfortable in the hand. I do not feel sorry for a single spent on this screwdriver. Great tool for a reasonable price. For home use and if you have enough power driven out of 12V, then you should definitely take it.