I agree. Even though battery technology has improved tremendeously, still won't last nearly as long as corded. That's why I buy
BRAND NEW tools (
"A man can NEVER have enough tools!!") every couple of years
Btw, if you go for the "professional" series, they should last at least twice as long as the "home/diy" series. But since the price is also twice as much, I just get the middle of the line(like the Ryobi).