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This is worse than replacing ink-jet printer cartridges. or Buy the Hitachi Pro 18v Lithium Cordless drill, w/2 1.5ah batteries for only $159.hmmmmm (could be debated)My second pair of 18 volt XRP batteries quit working, and they are not quite two years old.They have not been abused and have been properly maintained and charged. I even use Dewalt's reconditioning charger on them every so often.Dewalt.these batteries should cost at least 60% less considering their longevity.Now, do I spend another $120 on two batteries that have 18 months of productive use.
These batteries are MUCH better than the previous generation. [.]. My drill had more power than it ever had. Great price and well worth the money.
But comparing to other brands, DeWalt batteries are the most expensive and last less. I use these tools almost every day as a professional carpenter. Early this year I bought a combo set of Lithium 18V DeWalt, drill & impact. Some of them are less than 2 years. It is better to buy a full set with batteries. It has been a year. I have not recharged battery yet after fully charged on the date of purchase. I have been using it occasionally, but it is still very powerful almost same as the fully charged on the first day.
I think it was less than $100.00. However, DeWalt batteries are too expensive and don't last long comparing to other brands. I wish to buy another DeWalt 18v lithium battery only, but too expensive. Most of them are dead.
I agree with most of negative reviews. I understand none of rechargeable batteries last forever and there is a life span. I own a lot of 18V DeWalt batteries(NICd) and tools (about 7 drills, 3 or 4 reciprocating saws, rotary laser level, 3 cordless nail guns, etc). Last year I bought a 18v combo set (drill, circular saw & flash light w/2 batteries) of Porter Cable at Lowes. I don't take this one to the job site because all of my cordless tools are DeWalt. It is still working good same as new one.
Before I place this review, I have thought a lot whether I am wrong or I expect too much. All of DeWalt 18V batteries discharge very quickly by themselves without using (less than a week after fully charged). It has been in the garage for more than a year. I wish there are some generic brands of these batteries or DeWalt makes its price lower. It is very hard for me to change other brands of cordless because I already have too many 18v DeWalt.
these bateries are working fine, however the date on the batteries is 2008 this could make for a big problem with dewalt when you try to get them to honor there 3 year manufacture guarantee.
Two good batteries for a good price.The NiCad's have always worked well for what I use them for so I can't see paying twice as much for the lithium ion batteries.
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