Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36977 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: SC1400

Features

• Lightweight and compact for easy handling, even in hard-to-reach areas
• Internal 14.4-volt Lithium-ion battery provides 200 percent more power than other 18-volt drills
• Innovative charge indicator makes it clear when it's time to recharge
• Weighs 5.2 ounces (shipped); 2-year warranty
• Includes charging base, eight screwdriving bits, and eight drill bits

Amazon.com Product Description
Tired of that battery-powered drill being dead when you need it most? Here’s an alternative. Surprisingly powerful and stunningly lightweight, Black & Decker’s SC1400 18-Volt Cordless drill kit features the best energy-to-weight ratio and longest-lasting charge available. A very forgiving power drill for those who hate cords but forget to recharge, this tool is powered by a lithium-ion battery that holds a charge up to 18 months longer than nickel-cadmium tools.

A state-of-charge indicator tells you how much battery power is left so you know when it’s time for a recharge. And, a fixed, internal battery lets you just drop the whole tool into the included charging base, rather than detaching the battery from the tool and then attaching it to the charger, a procedure that sometimes takes longer than just drilling the darn hole.

And, for even less downtime, the tool’s single sleeve all-metal chuck means easier and faster bit swaps. Designed for tough drilling and driving applications, the tool packs 200 percent more power than traditional 18-volt drills. It’s also 40 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter for easier handling, even in tight quarters. The purchase is covered by a manufacturer 2-year warranty. --Brian Olson

What's in the Box: cordless drill/driver, charging base, 16 bits (8 driving tips and 8 drill bits).

Amazon.com Product Description
Powerful and precise, this ultra-lightweight, compact drill from Black & Decker is easy to handle and hold--even in hard-to-reach areas or when working with tough materials. The SC1400 owes its robust performance to its fixed, internal 14.4-volt Lithium-ion battery, which provides 200 percent more power than other 18-volt drills. Additionally, the battery holds its charge up to 18 months longer than NiCad batteries, and the innovative charge indicator makes it clear when it's time to slide the tool into the included charging base. For added convenience, the SC1400 has a 100-percent metal single sleeve chuck for effortless bit tightening and changing, and it comes with an assortment of eight driving tips and eight drill bits to help keep your projects on-track.

From the Manufacturer
The Black & Decker SC1400 Cordless Super Compact Drill with Lithium Ion Technology, has 200 percent more power than traditional 18-volt drills for tough applications. The SC1400 is also 40 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than traditional 18-volt drills for easier handling and access to tight areas. Lithium-Ion always ready technology holds a charge up to 18 months longer than Ni-Cad counterparts. The state of charge indicator tells you how much charge is left in the drill and the charging station allows you to keep the drill on charge for grab-and-go convenience. The SC1400 has a single sleeve all metal chuck for easier and faster tightening and changing of accessories. Includes 16 drill bits.

Customer Reviews

So far so good!
I got this for $69 from amazon on a sale and am quite happy so far. I leave it on trickle charge as the instructions say this is ok. Plenty of power, twice what my old Makita 9.6 volt had but about half some of the high end 18 volt Makitas or similar. Still for a homeowner like me, it works fine, it is small and pretty light. I don't know how long the battery will last but I am going to try to install a new one when it goes. Be aware, the battery is built in to the unit, I guess you are supposed to dump the whole thing when the battery finally dies, we'll see how easy it is to replace. The chuck works well, controls work well on the drill also.
Edit: Still no problems, plenty of power, long battery life.

Powerful, compact, and batteries last forever
Finally, someone has solved the problem of the 1980's technology of NiCd batteries dying. B&D's product works. It's light, compact, powerful, and loaded with features.
Most important, it hold a charge for months. You don't need a spare battery, cause this has a light that shows the state of charge.
Very happy!
PS: you don't need this if you use your NiCd drill daily, and recharge daily. But if you're an infrequent user... go for it. You'll enjoy having a fully charged drill.

Lithium power
Black & Decker SC1400 Cordless Super Compact Drill with Lithium Ion TechnologyI have used this drill for several months. Like other
Black & decker tools it is a solid performer. Lite weight lithium battery works as hard as my 18 volt Dewalt at a fraction of the weight and it keeps a charge over long periods. It has power,comfortable grip, and in short it's reliable.I often reach past other cordless drills in my shop for this one.