roadhog96 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Does anyone think DeWalt will offer the new 18V slide pack batteries in NiCd and NiMH or just in Li-Ion. Besides the added features these new tools will have, if they are limited to just the 18v Li-ion slide pack batteries, and the currant line of 18V tools can use all three types of batteries, which looks like the better deal. My only concern is for how long will DeWalt provide parts and batteries for the currant line once the new tools become available. I have an old Makita drill/driver from the late 80's and the batteries are still in stores. Wonder if DeWalt will do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 personally i enjoy change, so let dewalt come out with them. and you'll always be able to find parts on ebay, etc for the old tools. but why keep tools for so long, unless you dont use them much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztd Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 The next generation is the next generation. Dewalt is leveraging the research for the 12 V MAX into the 20 V MAX line. They will and should standardize the charger to support ether 12 V Li-Ion or 20 V Li-Ion. This will offer more customers the investment and flexibility to utilize 12 V tools for lighter workloads while also supporting 20 V tools for heavier workloads. (Also copy the success of your competition; stock older batteries to support your loyal customer base, like Makita) I use and love my olderr Makita tools and my newer DeWalt Tools.... I love 18 volt Li-Ion Makita and 12 volt Li-Ion DeWalt/Bosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 http://www.batteriesplus.com/ I know this above place can get most hard to find older cordless tool batteries, but expect to pay full price for it. Plus the DeWalt 18v NiCad batteries are the most popular cordless tool batteries out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midogrumpy Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 more info to come in the near future (just hold back) (picture etc. of the new tools) I can already say the following: new batteries "slide-on batteries" only Li-ION; in the 18V category they wil initially have 3Ah (no rumor yet on a compact version) 14,4V tools / batteries (not sure if they will also have a "max" name) are also planned the new charger with the tools can charge also the 10,8V/12*max batteries it looks like the new series will carry the "XR" name unconfirmed, but likley: the new 18V tools at launch will already be in the "new tool boxes" stay posted; don´t want to spoil it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtec Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 more info to come in the near future (just hold back) (picture etc. of the new tools) I can already say the following: new batteries "slide-on batteries" only Li-ION; in the 18V category they wil initially have 3Ah (no rumor yet on a compact version) 14,4V tools / batteries (not sure if they will also have a "max" name) are also planned the new charger with the tools can charge also the 10,8V/12*max batteries it looks like the new series will carry the "XR" name unconfirmed, but likley: the new 18V tools at launch will already be in the "new tool boxes" stay posted; don´t want to spoil it all You just did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Man.... you guy's across the pond get all the cool stuff 1st! Or at least most of the time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midogrumpy Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi what´s the word ? been quiet ! Anyone know when new 20V max are scheduled waiting for a jigsaw radio/charger imact wrench grinder even unofficial insider news with tentative dates would be good! greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Well if we go by tradition.... Dewalt usually launches the really good stuff within the first, and last part of the year. Looking at old press-releases, April-May, October-November. Usually the not so cool stuff in between those months. If I had to unofficially guess, I'd say that the "teasers" left for us on the 20v max* micro page will launch April-May? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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