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Black & Decker VPX1201 Li-Ion VPX 7-volt Drill Driver

Black & Decker VPX1201 Li-Ion VPX 7-volt Drill Driver

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Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $57.87
Buy New: $29.99
as of 7/30/2010 21:36 CDT details

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Seller: Geroy's
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 14 reviews
Sales Rank: 12,842

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 8 x 2.5

MPN: VPX1201
Model: VPX1201
UPC: 885911029841
EAN: 0885911029841

Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Ideal for a range of craft, repair, and fastening jobs
  • Compact, lightweight, and comfortable to hold
  • Two-speed transmission; eight-position adjustable clutch
  • Weighs 2.0-pounds; 2-year warranty
  • Includes two accessories

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Product Description
Powered by 1 VPX 7V Lithium Ion battery. The breakthrough Lithium Ion technology holds it's charge longer, so it's ready when you need it. All metal single sleeve 3 8" keyless chuck with improved gripping areas. 2 speed transmission (0 195, 0 625 PRM) pro

Amazon.com Product Description

With its compact, lightweight design, the VPX1201 is small enough to store easily in a drawer or tool box.

The VPX1201 is light and easy to maneuver, but powerful enough to take on tough home improvement tasks.

Take on tight locations or awkward corners with ease.
Introducing the VPX Lithium-Ion Battery System
Black & Decker's advanced, powerful VPX system guarantees the convenience of a rechargeable battery with maximum versatility. At the center of the VPX system is the 7-volt high-energy VPX rechargeable battery, which features breakthrough lithium-ion technology to generate more energy in a smaller package. The end result is a battery that's super-compact and 60-percent lighter than Black & Decker's Ni-Cad power tool batteries. And the VPX holds a charge longer, too -- so it's ready to work whenever you are.

With its versatile design and Black & Decker exclusive technology, a VPX battery is interchangeable with all the products in Black & Decker's growing VPX line. Swap out one battery for the flashlight, inflator, screwdriver, USB power source, cut saw, or 7-volt drill driver; or double the juice with two batteries to operate the 14-volt drill driver or the hand vac. And of course, every VXP battery and compatible product features the rugged, dependable construction you expect from an industry leader in home power tools.

About the VPX 7-volt Drill/Driver
This new cordless drill/driver from Black & Decker offers quick grab-and-go drilling when you need to get the job done fast. This small, cordless model is just one more great offering from the revolutionary new VPX interchangeable lithium-ion battery system. Once you get started with the VPX system, it's easy to expand with other power tools, household devices, and electronic products like this one.

The VPX1201 is a lightweight, compact drill that's ideal for quick jobs around the house. It features two speeds: a high speed for fastening and assembly applications, and a low speed for drilling and higher torque applications. There's also an 8-position clutch that allows you to set the torque for driving applications, a variable-speed trigger for added control, and a metal single-sleeve chuck with knurled pattern to help improve gripping. Best of all, it's powered by a single 7-volt VPX battery that is fully interchangeable with other VPX products.

This drill/driver is a VPX expansion product with the VPX battery and charger sold separately.

Key Technical Specs:

  • Operates on one VPX 7-volt lithium-ion battery (sold separately)
  • Single sleeve keyless chuck
  • 2-speed transmission
  • 8-position adjustable clutch

Applications
Use the VPX1201 for any around-the-house project, from assembling furniture, hanging pictures, installing blinds and more. It's perfect for all light to mid-duty drilling applications.

Warranty
This VPX product is covered by a two-year warranty from Black & Decker.

What's in the box:
Black & Decker cordless drill/driver VPX1201. Battery and charger are sold separately.

Black & Decker's Focus on Performance
Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality products used in and around the home, and it also serves as a major supplier of information systems and services to government and commercial clients worldwide. With products marketed in over 100 countries, Black & Decker holds leading market shares in a variety of industries, and it frequently adds new product lines to its family of power tools, cleaning tools, outdoor power equipment, laser products and more.

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for light- to medium-duty drilling projects, this 7.0-volt drill/driver from Black & Decker is great for completing a wide range of tasks, from crafts to furniture repair to fastening jobs. Ultra-lightweight and comfortable to handle and hold, the VPX1201 boasts a two-speed transmission for optimum power in both low-speed driving and high-speed drilling modes; an eight-position adjustable clutch for versatility; and a single sleeve, 100-percent metal, keyless chuck to ensure a secure grip. Powered by just one 7.0-volt VPX battery (not included) that holds its charge longer so it's ready when you are, this two-in-one tool is built to last through years of projects. And because it's 45 percent smaller than Black & Decker's 7.0-volt NiCad drill, the VPX1201 is both portable and easy to store. For added convenience, it also comes with a 2-year warranty.


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5 out of 5 stars 3 year review   March 19, 2010
K. Lee
I've owned this drill for 3 years, and it rocks.

This is light enough and has all the right features to make it the greatest electric screwdriver, ever. AND it will do lots of light duty drilling. The only thing that really holds it back is the trigger.

Cons:
1. No variable speed trigger. This is not really an issue, whatsoever, due to the other features.
2. Clunky trigger! This is the real problem. The nozzle at the gas station has a better trigger than this thing. This is the reason for only 4 stars.

Pros:
1. 1-piece, key-less chuck
2. adjustable slipper clutch
3. 2 speed settings, (including 1 that is much faster than other electric screwdrivers!)
4. short handle-to-tip distance and very light weight, for a drill

All of these features make the VPX drill a great ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER.

Because the chuck is 1-piece, the spindle locks when the drill is off. This means you can start loosening a screw manually, then finish with power. Or you can drive a screw down at very high speed until the adjustable clutch slips. Then you can finish the last turn with manual finesse.

If you need more torque, turn it down to the slow speed. It's now the same speed as a regular electric screwdriver.

I have access to name-brand li ion drivers at work, which have variable speed triggers but no slipper clutch. The B&D VPX drill is much faster AND less prone to stripping screws. As a bonus, this thing also has enough power to handle 75% of the jobs where I actually need an electric drill.



5 out of 5 stars great drill   November 2, 2009
Richard Pierce (Fairhope, AL United States)
Great small drill/ driver. Very handy around the house and does a variety of jobs.


5 out of 5 stars vpx tools   September 12, 2009
Stephen S. Connaway (wichita, ks. usa)
This is a quality made battery powered tool unlike most of the others I have purchased over the years. The only objectionable thing is the slow speed of operation when using it to drill wood. I can't say enough good things about these vpx tools I personally love them.


5 out of 5 stars Love it   August 31, 2009
S. L. Casotti (Seattle, WA USA)
We like all the B&D VPX products and have the full line. They are great for small projects around the house. It is very unfortunate B&D has dropped the line.


5 out of 5 stars Good for light duty work   February 5, 2009
CharleK
I love the VPX tools - The batteries last a long time and the tools do the job for light duty work.

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