Comments on: Black & Decker’s New VPX Power Tool System http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:34:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Robert Varcoe http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-515165 Robert Varcoe Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:42:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-515165 Let me say that I have been buying cordless tools for well forever..... the last full set I bought was millwaukee at several hundred dollars. The drill lasted about a month and started skipping when in high mode (low mode worked ok). the sawsall worked for 5 repeat 5 times and broke (some plastic thingy inside). The flashlight .... who cares..... bonus impact driver I gave away and the fellow I gave it to said it worked for 2 hrs and failed. The saw i use seldom and if anyone wants it email me. OH yea and I had to buy 2 chargers as they failed also. At that point I gave up on cordless tools or at least expensive ones (I emailed millwaukee and they more or less said tooooo bad). As for b&d I love em.... cheap... last me 6 months throw em away..... beats the hell out of spending several hundred and throwing them away after six months. As a serious contractor who buys (spent over $1000.00 today) quality tools I will not buy expensive cordless again until they get there chit together. I did buy the vpx starter kit today and the extra battery.... hope they work ok... for contractors lately for all my search rigid is good...... I have the rigid sawsall and love it (longer stroke) and used to buy millwaukee, circular only Makita... (have 5 of them and would never change). Cordless tools,,,,, only purchase in 2 years has been b&d.. yea cheap but last long enough for me to make my money back. I just bought the rigid table saw (I did hear the bosch was better but $100.00 buck more) and I bought the rigid planer. As for ryobi...... it is a homeowner tool and although I have bought them and for homeowners the price it right they do not hold up for heavy use...... cheers all and any comment can be sent to rlvarcoe @ concast.net Let me say that I have been buying cordless tools for well forever….. the last full set I bought was millwaukee at several hundred dollars. The drill lasted about a month and started skipping when in high mode (low mode worked ok). the sawsall worked for 5 repeat 5 times and broke (some plastic thingy inside). The flashlight …. who cares….. bonus impact driver I gave away and the fellow I gave it to said it worked for 2 hrs and failed. The saw i use seldom and if anyone wants it email me. OH yea and I had to buy 2 chargers as they failed also. At that point I gave up on cordless tools or at least expensive ones (I emailed millwaukee and they more or less said tooooo bad). As for b&d I love em…. cheap… last me 6 months throw em away….. beats the hell out of spending several hundred and throwing them away after six months. As a serious contractor who buys (spent over $1000.00 today) quality tools I will not buy expensive cordless again until they get there chit together. I did buy the vpx starter kit today and the extra battery…. hope they work ok…

for contractors lately for all my search rigid is good…… I have the rigid sawsall and love it (longer stroke) and used to buy millwaukee, circular only Makita… (have 5 of them and would never change). Cordless tools,,,,, only purchase in 2 years has been b&d.. yea cheap but last long enough for me to make my money back. I just bought the rigid table saw (I did hear the bosch was better but $100.00 buck more) and I bought the rigid planer. As for ryobi…… it is a homeowner tool and although I have bought them and for homeowners the price it right they do not hold up for heavy use…… cheers all and any comment can be sent to rlvarcoe @ concast.net

]]> By: Kyle Eadie http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-455285 Kyle Eadie Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:46:57 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-455285 I bought a few of the them at www.toolauthority.com. They still have all of them listed on their site. I really like the power source. I bought a few of the them at http://www.toolauthority.com. They still have all of them listed on their site. I really like the power source.

]]> By: Henry http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-451048 Henry Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:21:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-451048 I like the product line, and bought several items for myself plus a couple as gifts. It's well thought out from every standpoint except one: the marketing is terrible - promotion, packaging, and product placement. And though the products are good, the customer will only rarely find out. Pity, because for the average DIY, some of these tools (and the concept) are perfect. For the money, there is currently no better lithium-powered solution. I like the product line, and bought several items for myself plus a couple as gifts. It’s well thought out from every standpoint except one: the marketing is terrible - promotion, packaging, and product placement. And though the products are good, the customer will only rarely find out.

Pity, because for the average DIY, some of these tools (and the concept) are perfect. For the money, there is currently no better lithium-powered solution.

]]> By: Jim Nortone http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-399438 Jim Nortone Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:33 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-399438 Better buy MILWAUKEE TOOLS. www.milwaukeetool.com ON,Y COMPANY WITH 5 YEAR GUARANTEE ON ALL TOOLS AND ALL BATTERIES. Apparently, no one else has the same confidence in their products. Better buy MILWAUKEE TOOLS. http://www.milwaukeetool.com ON,Y COMPANY WITH 5 YEAR GUARANTEE ON ALL TOOLS AND ALL BATTERIES. Apparently, no one else has the same confidence in their products.

]]> By: woolfman http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-270701 woolfman Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:56:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-270701 THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX and get your BLACK & DECKER VPX cordless tools out of their box and into a permanent tool case @ www.plugintomyplans.com Take time to visit this website for plans to adapt a Stanley organizer case for VPX starter set and more. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX and get your BLACK & DECKER VPX cordless tools out of their box and into a permanent tool case @ http://www.plugintomyplans.com
Take time to visit this website for plans to adapt a Stanley organizer case for VPX starter set and more.

]]> By: Stuart http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-265157 Stuart Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:09:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-265157 Hmm, if the product is not on shelves, then they're either in warehouses gathering dust, or in parts awaiting production. I think that B&D is just trying to mask poor sales. After handling a few VPX tools on the first day it was released at my local hardware store, I almost broke out laughing. Like others, I thought that the VPX tools were almost toy-like with their flimsy and lightweight plastic construction. I tested a brand new 7V screwdriver, and it just felt sloppy, there's not really another way to put it. If major hardware stores are going to pick up the product again in anticipation of holiday sales, what does that say, that nobody wants to buy these tools for themselves? I think that the VPX line was priced too high, especially for "homeowners" tools, and it just didn't attract enough sales. I don't think that these will fly off the shelves at Walmart or Target, but they won't be clearanced there either, they'll just sit, and sit... and sit..., exactly what HD and Lowes and elsewhere didn't want to deal with. Hmm, if the product is not on shelves, then they’re either in warehouses gathering dust, or in parts awaiting production. I think that B&D is just trying to mask poor sales.

After handling a few VPX tools on the first day it was released at my local hardware store, I almost broke out laughing. Like others, I thought that the VPX tools were almost toy-like with their flimsy and lightweight plastic construction. I tested a brand new 7V screwdriver, and it just felt sloppy, there’s not really another way to put it.

If major hardware stores are going to pick up the product again in anticipation of holiday sales, what does that say, that nobody wants to buy these tools for themselves?

I think that the VPX line was priced too high, especially for “homeowners” tools, and it just didn’t attract enough sales.

I don’t think that these will fly off the shelves at Walmart or Target, but they won’t be clearanced there either, they’ll just sit, and sit… and sit…, exactly what HD and Lowes and elsewhere didn’t want to deal with.

]]> By: Mac http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-265141 Mac Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:43:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-265141 I have Emailed Black and Decker and these tools are not being discontinued. They are considered Seasonal during X-mas, Fathers Day, and will be available at Walmart and Target. Basically there just is no room for them on the shelves. I would not be surprised if they are clearanced after every X-mas. I have Emailed Black and Decker and these tools are not being discontinued. They are considered Seasonal during X-mas, Fathers Day, and will be available at Walmart and Target. Basically there just is no room for them on the shelves. I would not be surprised if they are clearanced after every X-mas.

]]> By: wondering http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-260173 wondering Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:23:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-260173 All Home Depot stores are selling remaining stock and not restocking. What happened? Why? Too much "design" for the US market - too "toy"-like? Or did it fail because some tools are sold without a battery and the systems approach is somewhat confusing? Would love it if someone like Tracine could shed some light on this..... Thanks! All Home Depot stores are selling remaining stock and not restocking. What happened? Why? Too much “design” for the US market - too “toy”-like? Or did it fail because some tools are sold without a battery and the systems approach is somewhat confusing?

Would love it if someone like Tracine could shed some light on this…..

Thanks!

]]> By: DAVID ALDERSON http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-258677 DAVID ALDERSON Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:17:35 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-258677 I NOTICED THAT BLACK & DECKER DIDN'T PROVIDE A CARRYING CASE FOR THEIR VPX STARTER SET. WELL I DID SOMETHING ABOUT THAT AND DESIGNED A CASE FOR THEM. CHECK IT OUT AT MY NEW WEB PAGE WWW.PLUGINTOMYPLANS.COM I NOTICED THAT BLACK & DECKER DIDN’T PROVIDE A CARRYING CASE FOR THEIR VPX STARTER SET. WELL I DID SOMETHING ABOUT THAT AND DESIGNED A CASE FOR THEM. CHECK IT OUT AT MY NEW WEB PAGE
http://WWW.PLUGINTOMYPLANS.COM

]]> By: Corban http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-224611 Corban Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:29:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-224611 Anyone know why Lowes and Home Depot are discontinuing the VPX system? corban Anyone know why Lowes and Home Depot are discontinuing the VPX system?

corban

]]> By: Zathrus http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213594 Zathrus Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:23:04 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213594 I was at the old corporate HQ HD here in Atlanta on Friday (freaking huge store) and they had most of the VPX on yellow tag discount. It was still on the shelves, but only in the "discount to clear" section they have in the front of the store. Noticed a few other tools on discount too, I'll post about them in the appropriate thread. I was at the old corporate HQ HD here in Atlanta on Friday (freaking huge store) and they had most of the VPX on yellow tag discount. It was still on the shelves, but only in the “discount to clear” section they have in the front of the store.

Noticed a few other tools on discount too, I’ll post about them in the appropriate thread.

]]> By: Stuart Deutsch http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213543 Stuart Deutsch Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:43:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213543 I have heard from a few others that some stores have put their VPX stock on clearance, but I haven't heard anything about the product line being discontinued. Just the other day I noticed that my Target had put up a new VPX display. It is possible that sales for the VPX system have been lower than anticipated at certain stores. Even after the winter holidays, my local Lowes and Home Depots had shelves full of VPX tools. At one point, the displays were moved from the endcap displays to a hidden section by the "contractor services" desk. That couldn't have been good for sales either. Amazon has featured the starter set in their daily "lightning deals" lineup at least twice now, and offers the entire VPX lineup, sometimes at a discount and with free shipping. If it is true that Lowes and HD have pulled these products from their shelves, one can only wonder about what went wrong. I have heard from a few others that some stores have put their VPX stock on clearance, but I haven’t heard anything about the product line being discontinued. Just the other day I noticed that my Target had put up a new VPX display.

It is possible that sales for the VPX system have been lower than anticipated at certain stores. Even after the winter holidays, my local Lowes and Home Depots had shelves full of VPX tools. At one point, the displays were moved from the endcap displays to a hidden section by the “contractor services” desk. That couldn’t have been good for sales either.

Amazon has featured the starter set in their daily “lightning deals” lineup at least twice now, and offers the entire VPX lineup, sometimes at a discount and with free shipping.

If it is true that Lowes and HD have pulled these products from their shelves, one can only wonder about what went wrong.

]]> By: Gene Robertson http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213458 Gene Robertson Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:55:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-213458 Discontinued??? Hi I went to my local Lowes and Home Depot today to buy several VPX battery packs. I was told that the whole line was sent back at Lowes, and that the line was discontinued by B&D at Home Depot. Perhaps the VPX rep can fill us in on the real scoop. THanks Gene Discontinued???

Hi I went to my local Lowes and Home Depot today to buy several VPX battery packs. I was told that the whole line was sent back at Lowes, and that the line was discontinued by B&D at Home Depot. Perhaps the VPX rep can fill us in on the real scoop.

THanks
Gene

]]> By: 2wheelChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-181028 2wheelChris Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:11:23 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-181028 Here is the official word about the cells used in the VPX packs: 2 1100mAh 3.6V cells in series: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6590509/anchors_6614191/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6614191 Here is the official word about the cells used in the VPX packs: 2 1100mAh 3.6V cells in series:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6590509/anchors_6614191/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6614191

]]> By: 2wheelChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-181026 2wheelChris Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:07:54 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-181026 I'm interested because of the technology used! Yes, the VPX system uses the A123 LiFe technology. In the VPX sytem the cells are 1100mAh charges, but what sets this system apart is the quick charge times! A full recharge should be possible in about 7 min.! About as fast as you can discharge then under DIY duties :-) I’m interested because of the technology used! Yes, the VPX system uses the A123 LiFe technology. In the VPX sytem the cells are 1100mAh charges, but what sets this system apart is the quick charge times! A full recharge should be possible in about 7 min.! About as fast as you can discharge then under DIY duties :-)

]]> By: D. D. Schendel http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-173966 D. D. Schendel Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:30:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-173966 I too, am looking for a substitute for my old cartridge NiCad B&D tools. The hand power screw driver was a winner, the cut saw - so so, the portable blower pretty good, the drill was a DOA-POS and the other tools marginal at best. I am looking for primarily a good basic Lithium battery 18vdc tool line. Most of the stuff out there in the market place appears to be pricey DOA-POS types ! Too many bad complaints on Rigid, DeWalt over priced and under powered, same for most of the other brands as well. Ryobi seems like the best design and most reliable so far but still comes with complaints and critiques. Mostly, the 18vdc battery based hand tools are usually under powered and of poor reliability and ruggedness. I only use battery based hand tools for quick and simple types of jobs where one doesn't need a dozen batteries for back up and not a lot of power is required to do the job. Mostly in remote locations, I use a small, portable, wheeled ' PowerPak ' that develops 120vac with a small 1500 Watt inverter powered by a sealed U1B battery for jobs that need both power and duration. Its become so popular in my area, that I can't seem to keep one in my shop for any length of time ! The builders, contractors and craftsmen usually throw their battery based hand tools away after using one of these ! Don... I too, am looking for a substitute for my old cartridge NiCad B&D tools. The hand power screw driver was a winner, the cut saw - so so, the portable blower pretty good, the drill was a DOA-POS and the other tools marginal at best. I am looking for primarily a good basic Lithium battery 18vdc tool line. Most of the stuff out there in the market place appears to be pricey DOA-POS types ! Too many bad complaints on Rigid, DeWalt over priced and under powered, same for most of the other brands as well. Ryobi seems like the best design and most reliable so far but still comes with complaints and critiques.

Mostly, the 18vdc battery based hand tools are usually under powered and of poor reliability and ruggedness. I only use battery based hand tools for quick and simple types of jobs where one doesn’t need a dozen batteries for back up and not a lot of power is required to do the job. Mostly in remote locations, I use a small, portable, wheeled ‘ PowerPak ‘ that develops 120vac with a small 1500 Watt inverter powered by a sealed U1B battery for jobs that need both power and duration. Its become so popular in my area, that I can’t seem to keep one in my shop for any length of time ! The builders, contractors and craftsmen usually throw their battery based hand tools away after using one of these ! Don…

]]> By: KL http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-156328 KL Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:15:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-156328 Now that Ryobi has Li-Ion batteries (and a LOT less expensive, 1/3 the price, than that DeWalt stuff!) the One+ line will take off. This 7V system is cute though, and really seeks to hit a different demographic. Now that Ryobi has Li-Ion batteries (and a LOT less expensive, 1/3 the price, than that DeWalt stuff!) the One+ line will take off.

This 7V system is cute though, and really seeks to hit a different demographic.

]]> By: Kevin B http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-152246 Kevin B Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:39:18 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-152246 I loved the versapak screwdriver, it's still going strong after 10 years of of wear and tear and many replacement batteries later. I liked it so much, I went out and got the drill that used 2 batts,and it was awful. I went back to corded tools for awhile and then got a Ryobi starter kit after using one of their corded tools. I'm happy with the one system, the new drills dont look as heavy duty as the older ones though. I love my 3 speed hammer drill, shame they dont make that one anymore. I hitched my wagon to Ryobi for now, sorry B& D. I loved the versapak screwdriver, it’s still going strong after 10 years of of wear and tear and many replacement batteries later. I liked it so much, I went out and got the drill that used 2 batts,and it was awful. I went back to corded tools for awhile and then got a Ryobi starter kit after using one of their corded tools. I’m happy with the one system, the new drills dont look as heavy duty as the older ones though. I love my 3 speed hammer drill, shame they dont make that one anymore. I hitched my wagon to Ryobi for now, sorry B& D.

]]> By: Stuart Deutsch http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-143272 Stuart Deutsch Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:27:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-143272 Actually, battery specs won't be of much use since we don't know the draw of the motors. Obviously larger values yield longer running times, but efficient designs and engineering can do more with less. So far, there are limited runtime stats available. A single VPX battery is claimed to be able to drive the LED flashlight for about five hours. Actually, battery specs won’t be of much use since we don’t know the draw of the motors. Obviously larger values yield longer running times, but efficient designs and engineering can do more with less.

So far, there are limited runtime stats available. A single VPX battery is claimed to be able to drive the LED flashlight for about five hours.

]]> By: Peter Morris http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-143209 Peter Morris Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:44:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-143209 I looked on the VPX website and the only technical specs are that is is 7 volts. Cab B&D indicate how many amphours one 7 volt pack has. this give the real idea of how long it will last at what power. I looked on the VPX website and the only technical specs are that is is 7 volts. Cab B&D indicate how many amphours one 7 volt pack has. this give the real idea of how long it will last at what power.

]]> By: David Lynn http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-139431 David Lynn Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:21:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-139431 To Toolmonger, I was looking at the 18 volt Firestorm system and am interested in the new 14.4 volt VPX drill/driver. How do the two compare? Power, how long it lasts and such. I think the two would be a good comparison. The idea of something that would hold the charge so it would be ready when needed is a BIG draw to me, Thanks. To Toolmonger,
I was looking at the 18 volt Firestorm system and am interested in the new 14.4 volt VPX drill/driver. How do the two compare? Power, how long it lasts and such. I think the two would be a good comparison. The idea of something that would hold the charge so it would be ready when needed is a BIG draw to me, Thanks.

]]> By: B&D Rep http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-135708 B&D Rep Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:29:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-135708 Here Is Our Current VPX Website http://www.vpxsystem.com/ Enjoy! Here Is Our Current VPX Website

http://www.vpxsystem.com/

Enjoy!

]]> By: Rick Stuart http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-134719 Rick Stuart Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:33:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-134719 @ Kurt & Joe - I purchased a Ryobi tool in the One+ system and was disappointed in the performance and quality. The fact that it is only available at Depot is an extra negative. I hate shopping there. After my One+ battery started smoking on the 5th charge, I decided to turn back to Black & Decker. They have been around a long time, and have a history of success. I look forward to seeing the new line of VPX. @ Kurt & Joe -

I purchased a Ryobi tool in the One+ system and was disappointed in the performance and quality. The fact that it is only available at Depot is an extra negative. I hate shopping there.

After my One+ battery started smoking on the 5th charge, I decided to turn back to Black & Decker. They have been around a long time, and have a history of success. I look forward to seeing the new line of VPX.

]]> By: Sam Cao http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-134469 Sam Cao Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:09:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-134469 Hi Tracine Andrus, I am employee in Blackanddecker suzhou, VPX is a new and interesting twist on the whole cordless tool idea. really really attractive. my question is when I can see it in china market. Hi Tracine Andrus, I am employee in Blackanddecker suzhou, VPX is a new and interesting twist on the whole cordless tool idea. really really attractive.
my question is when I can see it in china market.

]]> By: O.Jeff http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-133333 O.Jeff Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:48:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/10/10/black-deckers-new-vpx-power-tool-system/#comment-133333 My local Wal-Mart had an attractive display but was somewhat short of facts. The main question I could not see an answer to was how long it takes to charge the battery. I also would like to know if these tools are using A123 battery technology? Also, does the Cordless Super Compact Drill w/ Lithium Ion Technology Model # SC1400 use A123 technology? My local Wal-Mart had an attractive display but was somewhat short of facts.

The main question I could not see an answer to was how long it takes to charge the battery.

I also would like to know if these tools are using A123 battery technology?

Also, does the Cordless Super Compact Drill w/ Lithium Ion Technology
Model # SC1400 use A123 technology?

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