Update 12/22/08 still performing well!
Used to cost $60 now selling for $50.
Purchased my first to replace the originals provided with the 12v XRP 1/2 drill/driver. This battery is better constructed and delivers good power for a long time.The original batteries lasted about a year and a half. The jury is no longer out on this unit. I just purchased my second unit. If you use your tools everyday - buy it - you'll like it. For someone who does not use their tools everyday it may be more cost effective to buy the DW-1214's at $28.00 per. So far the 12v XRP drill/drivers have remained unchanged so your batteries will still have value when your drill wears out.
This is the first serviceable battery I have seen from Dewalt; it is screwed together rather than glued. The packaging states that the battery has a 2 year, free service guarantee, which implies that the internal batteries can be replaced within 2 years for only the cost of parts. The packaging states that there is a 3 year limited guarantee on this unit, however there is no documentation that explains what the "limited" guarantee covers.
These 12v batteries can fit in and operate my 14.2v xrp driver - a good thing to know in a pinch.
What kept me from giving the unit 5 stars is the price. They are still rather expensive.
caslo cranston DEWALT DC9071 XRP 12-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCd Battery
It's been a couple of months since I've purchased these and they are holding up fine. Good power and long lasting. I use them in a commercial setting and typically I have to change them every year anyway. This latest version of the 12 volt battery looks like it has screws holding it shut so it may be easier to refirbish them at the end of their life.
DEWALT DC9071 XRP 12-Volt Ni-Cad Battery
Better than original DW9071 XR and DW9072.
Was not happy with drill until I got these batterys.
Now the drill works like I thought it should have in the begining. - Replacement - 12v - Dewalt Battery - Battery'
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