I chose to purchase this Dewalt over a Bosch due primarily to price. From a sheer cost standpoint, this drill will do everything you want it to and more.

I really like the SDS chuck (Slotted Drive System) and it works better than the keyed, or keyless, chucks on other hammer drills. instead of constantly stopping to re-tighten the chuck because a bit fell out, the SDS bits just click into place and stays there.

I was looking for a more comfortable hammer drill to remove an entire house of brick. Since I wouldn't be the only one utilizing this tool on this project, the weight and vibration dampening were all considerations. Once the project got underway, the power of this drill took over. The weight is well distributed and the adjustable handle can be quickly moved into different positions to accommodate odd angles. The shocks take out a lot of the vibration so it is less tiring to use this drill for longer periods of time.

The only negative I have about this drill, and hence the 4 star rating, is that this drill gets very hot and gets hot very quickly. The housing gets so hot that it cannot be touched. The handles stay cool and I have not noticed any power dissipation associated with the heat. The drill still continues to work and I have run the drill for hours on end - just can't put the drill near anything flammable when you need a break. I read a lot of reviews prior to make this purchase and did not see any reference to the heat. The heat seems to stay in the drill for 15 minutes or more after last use.

Overall, this is a solid drill and the value is definitely there. If I had to do it over again, I would still make the same purchase and recommend it - just be aware that it may run a little hot.

This drill is easy to use and it cuts through masonry like butter. Just an amazing tool.

Worked well removing ceramic tile, thinset, and linoleum beneath the tile from bathroom floor. Powerful enough to drill holes in concrete if you need it to and easier to use than a full size demo hammer.

My ceramic tile didn't stand a chance

I am beginning to make rock walls from sandstone. I occasionally need to split rocks or trim goonies off the stones I pick up (Pocono sandstone formation, fyi). Using a carbide drill bit and this hammer drill, I can very quickly drill holes for my feathers/wedges to split the stones. Using the chisel function, I can chisel off layers or even do cuts across the grain. Using a point and the chisel function, I can knock off high points, though I usually use my hammer and a carbide chisel from Trow and Holden for that, since it's simpler and I have more control that way.

I was not sure that a carbide drill bit and a rotary hammer would drill holes in the sandstone I work with. It has worked very well, though. After several weeks of occasional use (I'm a hobbiest not a pro) the hammer drill is holding up fine. I went corded instead of cordless because of my work environment -- power is available. If I was out in fields more, I probably would have gone cordless, especially now that I know I can drill a hole 1/2" in diameter several inches deep (to fit the feathers/wedges) in about 20 to 30 seconds. Cordless would work fine with that sort of usage pattern for me. As it is, I gather my stones and bring them to a central location where I work and have electric, so I don't have to monkey with batteries.