ExpertPower 2 x 12v 3000mAh NiMh Extended Battery for Makita 1233 1234 1235 1235B 1235F 192696-2 192698-8 192698-A 193138-9 193157-5

Batteries are perfect!!

I've had a makita cordless drill for years, and only in the past several years I've been unable to use it due to dead batteries. These batteries are a replacement for 1233 which last just a little shorter than the 1234 batteries which came with my drill. Ultimately, that's only a couple of minutes of use. So, these are a fine replacement.They work very well. They supply a good, strong current and my drill is working just like it did when it was new. I'll assume the batteries will last years, but I'll come back and update the review if they don't.

Good

This is the second time I had to replace the batteries for my old Makita drill. The original OEM batteries only lasted a few years. I bought a single replacement battery in January of 2011, and have abused it regularly. Although it's still working well, it does seem to lose some of its charge after non-use. But that battery was definitely a worthwhile purchase. Why tell you this? It's an "Expert Power" battery, too. I am impressed.

very satisfied with the purchase. i just have a question for anyone who bought them before... how long do the batteries have to be charged for before use? for a full charge? how many hours?

Bought these batteries because I only have 1 real Makita battery left and I have other Makita tools to use. Do have to say these two 12v outlasted the 2 18v batteries I bought for my Dewalt cordless impact, sawzall and drill, not the best money I've spent. Guess I'm going to bite the bullet and spend the money to buy real batteries.

Igual que el original. Muy bueno.

I bought these because my old batteries would not hold a charge. These new batteries charge quickly and hold a charge well so far. No complaints and they seem to be heavy duty. The only complaint is the locking mechanism - it locks but you need to really make sure you push the battery completely into the drill and hear clicks on both sides, otherwise it may not hold. The fit seems slightly off but you just need to be careful, and otherwise this doesn't affect the performance of the battery.