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I use a hand drill for quick holes in soft material, because it is faster than dealing with the electric drill, extension cord, etc.

Not mentioned are air powered drills. Those tend to be powerful and very small, meaning they work great in tight spaces.

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Lithium ion powered drills are very competitive in the convenience niche. The battery stays usefully charged for months at a time (an issue with other types of cordless drill batteries). The smaller ones aren't even all that expensive.

(Not that I'm down on the hand powered ones, their batteries never get stale...)

I gave up on battery drills. The battery would always run down with the screw halfway in. Then it's go get the corded drill anyway. Might as well start with the corded one.

You need to try one of these[1]. I finally bought one and everyone who has used it loves it, so far. I suppose it isn't really the best for putting in screws but it works wonders on any sort of drilling (bit or spade).

[1] - http://www.gemplers.com/img/dewalt-cordless-impact-WEB163363...

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