Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6834 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: VPX1212X
• Dimensions: 6.35 pounds

Features

• Ideal for heavy duty drilling and fastening applications
• Two-speed transmission: high-speed for fastening and assembly jobs; low-speed for drilling and higher torque applications
• 24-position chuck provides both optimum control and a secure grip
• Weighs 6.0 pounds; 2-year warranty
• Includes two 7.0-volt VPX batteries, dual port charger, form-fitting carrying case, and an assortment of 20 helpful accessories

Amazon.com Product Description

The VPX1212X is powered by Black & Decker's powerful VPX Battery System.

Despite its considerable power, the VPX1212X is small enough to fit easily in your hand, and it stores almost anywhere.

This model comes complete with a carrying case that holds the drill and the included 20-piece accessory kit.

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 14-volt VPX cordless drill/driver
The new VPX1212X drill/driver from Black & Decker offers powerful drilling in a convenient, compact design. This rugged tool 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.

High voltage drills are typically heavy and often too bulky for tight spaces, but the VPX1212X has a compact design that gets the job done even in the most cramped working areas. And this drill may be pocket-sized, but don't underestimate it. This model delivers up to 80-percent more torque than Black & Decker's compact 14.4-volt drills, even though it's 15-percent smaller.

The VPX1212X offers two speeds: high-speed for fastening and assembly jobs, and low-speed for drilling and higher torque applications. It also features a 24-position clutch that lets you customize your torque settings, a variable-speed trigger for better control, and a metal single sleeve chuck with a knurled pattern to help improve gripping. The VPX1212X is powered by two 7-volt VPX batteries (included) that are interchangeable with other VPX products. It comes complete with a dual port charger and a sleek, form-fitting case -- plus a 20-piece accessory set.

Key Technical Specs:

• 14-volt operation with 2 VPX batteries (included)
• 24-position clutch
• Variable speed trigger
• 2-speed transmission
• 20-piece accessory kit included

Applications
Use the VPX1212X to drill large holes between joists, loosen rusty nuts and bolts under sinks, or assemble furniture. This cordless drill/driver is ideal for all drilling jobs, from the lightest quick project to more heavy-duty applications.

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

What's in the box:
Black & Decker 14-volt VPX cordless drill/driver, two 7-volt VPX batteries, a dual port charger, 20-piece accessory kit with an assortment of bits and tips, and a carrying case.

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
Ideal for heavy duty drilling and fastening applications, this 14.4-volt cordless drill/driver from Black & Decker packs a powerful punch in a compact, comfortable design. The VPX1212X takes two 7.0-volt batteries (included) and supplies up to 80 percent more torque than other Black & Decker 14.4-volt drills. A two-speed transmission (high-speed for fastening and assembly jobs; low-speed for drilling and higher torque applications) offers versatility, while a 24-position chuck provides both optimum control and a secure grip. The VPX1212X also features a 100-percent metal, single sleeve keyless chuck for added ease-of-use. 15 percent more compact than other drills that take 14.4 volts, this VPX product can help with a wide range of projects, from assembling furniture to loosening rusty nuts and bolts under sinks. For added convenience, it comes with two 7.0-volt VPX batteries, dual port charger, form-fitting carrying case, and an assortment of 20 helpful accessories.

Customer Reviews

Perfect solutions for us (1212 and 1201)
No, I don't work for B&D. My garage is full of Makita and Ryobi, as it happens, but I bought the VPX 1201 (light, single battery, 2 fixed speeds) for my wife's household use because battery charge is a year or more - if she picks it up, it RUNS! We liked it so much that I bought the 1212 (dual battery, higher speed, variable) for myself to replace a Makita with dying NiCD cells that would have cost the price of the 1212 to replace.

I'd recommend both of these to anyone - the 1201 for modest jobs, the 1212 for more serious work. Tons of torque, ample speed, and excellent battery life. I understand the lithium-nanophosphate cells retain virtually 100% charge for more than a year, but obviously haven't tested that. Charge time in the dual charger is faster than it was for NiCD on the Makita. Weight is about the same, and the B&D feels just as solid and durable as any tool in my shop.

The 1212 kit is elegant, but the accessories are typical low-grade bits, etc. Okay for trivial stuff but I replaced them for serious work.

These are fine products - B&D has screwed up a few things, but not this time.

Really light weight incredible power
This was a Christmas gift and was put to use on the 26th without even charging the batteries it completed the task at hand, installing overhead storage in the garage, with ease. I have recomended this drill to freinds. I was also lucky enough to get the VPX starter system as well and having the combination of a separate drill and power screwdriver was great. I can't say enough about these tools. Black and Decker really got it right with this offering. The tool are light yet don't feel cheap and the power to weight ratio is amazing.

Great Product for the Home
I love this VPX Black and Decker cordless drill it does just what I bought it for and for a vey reasonable price. I would definitely buy this item again withou question.