When it comes to trimmers, there are many different products to choose from. There are gas trimmers, but there are hassles using them, like having to mix gas, dealing with all the fumes, and the pollution. An alternative to gas trimmers are electric models, but up until recently, they too have had disadvantages. For one they weren't as powerful as a gas trimmer, and because they are electric, you were limited by how long your extension cord was. Not anymore. Now there are cordless trimmers, and one of the best two in one trimmers is the Worx GT Trimmer.

The Worx GT WG150.1 10" 18-Volt 2 in 1 Cordless electric grass trimmer is actually two products in one convenient package. The cutting head can swivel from horizontal to vertical with just a twist. This allows you to not only cut your grass around the side of your home, bushes and trees, but also gives you a nice edge along sidewalks and driveways, giving your lawn a neat and trim appearance. There is a lot of other features with this model.

The Worx GT trimmer has a 10" line trimming area, with an automatic line feeder, so there is not need to keep stopping and adjusting the copolymer nylon line. You also get a 16' spool of line, which will last for a long time, and can easily be replaced as need for around $10 per spool. It has a telescopic shaft, which can be conveniently adjusted for your posture and your height. There is also a rotating handle so it is easy to operate for left or right-handed people. The shaft is able to tilt up to 90 degrees, so you can even get at hard to reach places, like under the hedge, or flower beds. At just over 11 pounds, it is lightweight and easy to handle for just about anyone.

It comes with an 18 volt, Ni-Cad Lithium battery, which provides three times the charging time and power of most other cordless trimmers. It is also 40 percent lighter than other battery packs, and with stay at full power until the battery is drained. You also get the charging unit included with it, which can quick charge in just an hour. The Worx GT comes with a full two year manufacturer's warranty.

There have been more than 200 customer reviews of this product at Amazon, with more that 70 five star ratings. While most of these have been positive, some people have found the power lacking, and this is what you can expect from an electric cordless trimmer. Overall, people like the convenience of the electric cordless Worx GT trimmer, because of it's features and portability. Some people have said that is works great, for all kinds of uses, others say that while excellent for grass, not very good for anything else, and the edger works just average.

You can read these and many other reviews online, from several resources. The suggested price for the Worx GT 2in1 trimmer is $159.99, but can be purchased from several retailers for just under one hundred dollars. You also have the option of buying extra nylon spools, as well as an extra battery from the Worx dealer.