I highly recommend this tool if you have a lot of tall hedges like I do. If you only have short hedges, you might look at other trimmers. I love that the cutting head can be rotated 180 degrees and that it is cordless.The Positives:--------------a) Cordless. This makes it super handy! Didn't think this would be a big deal, but it is.b) Long running time. I've charged my once, and have cut three pretty large hedges so far.c) Rotating cutting head. A great feature.d) Storage bag. Keep everything in place.e) Nice ergonomics. Fits well in the hand.f) Seems pretty sturdy... especially for $100.The Negatives:--------------a)Yes, it can be a little unwieldy on the tallest trimming jobs, but that is what ladders are for. Unlike some other reviewers, I didn't find it to be too heavy.b) Would be nice if it cut larger branches. So of the other pole trimmers can cut larger stuff, but they have cords.