I'm with ya there....but, after I got my 18v Makita cordless drill, I was a believer. Speed charge 15 minutes. A great great tool.
All of my other equipment is professional, and gas. Exmark 48" mower, Echo blower and trimmer etc
But really, for the trimmer it came down to $99 on sale. It also received great reviews, has no cord to cut and no carburetor to foul. Just a simple, cheap tool for an infrequent job. So, how long will it last?? We shall find out.