I was unsure about getting a battery chain saw, until the power company had to clear a path in to our house to replace a pole. They were using a battery saw, and I asked how he liked it. He said that he was uncertain when they first started using them, but now thought they were great.
So, about two weeks later my 60v weed eater died. I had been happy with it, so I thought I'd just buy another. Only, that model was no longer available.
Then I heard about a company that had been making battery operated tools for other companies and decided to sell their own brand. They made an identical weed eater, same battery, charger, and the price was good, so I ordered one. They also had a 16" chain saw, same battery and charger, with an Oregon chain and bar! It ran $189, free shipping.
So now I have three batteries, three chargers, and a chain saw that I really like. It will cut through the big oaks I have, and the batteries last pretty well.
The company is Power Works, and I am very pleased with their tools.
Tim