Black & Decker Hedge Hog 24-Inch 3.3-AMP Electric Dual Action Hedge Trimmer #HH2450

I have been using the 17" hedge trimmer for couple of years. The 17" hedge trimmer can only trim branches up to 3/8" and this is a very annoying limitation.
This 24" is far more better and powerful. First, the longer trimmer length indeed reduces the trimming time. Secondly, it easily cuts through 1/2" branches. For 3/4" branches, it takes a little while, but it still cuts them through (just hold the trimmer steady). Finally, it's still pretty light for long holding.
Overall, this product fits my expectation very well.
The product arrives with manufacturer's original box. That box does not hold up well during the shipment. Luckily, the trimmer itself does not get damaged. But I take 1 point out for that.

The thing cuts through bushes like butter. And the design is well balanced which reduces fatigue.

I've been using my fathers hedge trimmer. I wanted my own. I read the review for this and it is true. This is the best trimmer. It's way better than my fathers who has a Sears trimmer. It was worth every penny. I mean it.

I bought the 24-inch Hedge Hog for my wife to replace the old one she was using. When she held one at the local store she complained that it was too heavy (I hadn't told her that I had already ordered her one). Once the Hedge Hog arrived, and she used it, she fell in love with it because it cut and shaped the headges in a fraction of the time of the old one, plus it vibrated less. She told me it wasn't too heavy in action, thank goodness, or I might have had to take over the yard work. it's great to have a woman who likes yard work.

We ordered these for our daughters' place at college. It's an old home with mature and very woody hedges. These are a life saver. They cut right thru even the thickest limbs...the limbs that would typically need a pair of "loppers" if you were doing it by hand. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs to trim heavy duty shrubs, without a lot of effort. These trimmers are lightweight and easy to use, a real plus for large jobs!