Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set with Power Screwdriver, Cut Saw, Flashlight, and VPX Battery with Charger
|
List Price: Our Price: $49.99 You Save: $143.41 (74%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Buy Used: from $29.99 (click here) Category: Tools See more product details |
|---|
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set with Power Screwdriver, Cut Saw, Flashlight, and VPX Battery with Charger
Customer Review: Lightweight and easy to operate
Summary: 4 Stars
This starter set is just what I needed. Being a single female homeowner, I sometimes need tools to do jobs around the house. This set is lightweight, but powerful. I specifically needed a power saw and this one is just right. A great price for several useful tools.Customer Review: Mediocre at best
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this for a good price but am returning it due to the saw being a power hog. I am getting 8-10 minutes of use from it from a fully charged battery. The driver is decent though but not worth buying the whole kit. The flashlight was okay but I own much better anyways so I didn't even use it.Customer Review: NO accessory kit or carrying case came with mine
Summary: 2 Stars
I ordered this for my mom for Christmas and we just checked to be sure it looked ok before sending it on. It does, BUT this is the same set you can buy anywhere else. There is no carrying case (unless one counts the box????) and there is no 10-piece accessory kit. I have emailed re this discrepancy but fyi, I think this is the same set that Target, Home Depot, etc. offer and nothing unique to Amazon so shop based on price.Customer Review: New battery technology promising.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this starter set because I was curious about the new battery technology from A123, based on new, nanoscale material initially developed at MIT. I am quite amazed at the power of these batteries. The torque for this little screwdriver is good enough to handle most home oriented tasks. The cut saw handled 1 x 2 wood with ease. The light is OK -- nothing special.
My only real issue -- the design is such that you can insert the battery backward without realizing it. The batteries should be keyed in such a way that this could not happen.
These won't replace my 18v gear -- but for a lightweight set around the house it is a good buy.
Customer Review: Nice for around the house.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a nice little set for a home or apartment. The batteries hold a charge, but really only last for one use. That works for me, but it wouldn't for someone wanting to use this away from home. If you're not expecting much, this is a nice enough set.