Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Best of the Available Options

Well, I bought this for my wife (I have a 2stroke gasoline blower, but she wanted something she could use). She is very pleased -> Hence, I am very pleased (when Mamma's not happy, nobody is happy). I was disappointed that they no longer are pkged with 2 batteries, but spousal unit reports that the charge of one battery is just about right for her. With only a couple of months use, it's too early to report on durability. However, the alternative was the Ryobi (at HomeDepot) -a good looking unit, priced less than this, but with NO batteries. AH, that's the rub, the battery and charger are more than the cost of the B&D; broom, charger, and battery.So, if you're looking for a lightweight broom (not the power of a corded or gasoline blower, but my wife is happy), this is probably the best way to go.