Andis 64850 Ceramic Bgrc+ Professional Detachable Blade Clipper, Black

My only gripe is I have a NiCad battery, which I believe they now have been replaced with a NiMH [I would check the battery type before buying one to avoid being sold a closeout version with Ni]. I took my 4 years and is still performing. I'm back now to replace the battery. I'm a little disappointed because I only groom one dog. She is a Standard Poodle, so it's a good guy, but I want a NiMH battery was when I bought it from the beginning. I know NiCad is old technology that can not hold enough charge, nor put up with repeated accusations and Andis made a mistake by using it. When I originally purchased this was my only battery option. I would be interested to hear from a professional groomer if the charging and long life, etc. I also wonder if it would be too heavy for a professional [battery is very heavy]. Newer thread models are easy to reduce work injuries overuse / fatigue.

I honestly have never seen the exact battery life, and when I first got it I could do a lot Std Poodle Groom on one charge, now takes three charges, it is even after faithfully discharging the function of the charger. I expect to get a better experience when I switch to NiMH, which indicates that the product is awesome.

I can not say enough good about the overall design is Andis top-notch. They really get the adjustment, you just buy what you intend to use (no need to pay for a lead if you do not want to use it). I also think that an overlooked benefit is the ability to charge a second battery without being connected to the device. Perhaps in the future design allows you to charge two at once.

Kudos:
-This tramples a $ 20 cut from Wal-Mart, no comparison. It has fallen several times, still perfect.
-It has a powerful engine, navigating it a fat poodle fur like butter compared to a $ 20 rocks.
-Battery: It can be replaced without sending the unit in [think iPhone]
-Like most Clippers needed no screwdriver to change blades
-Paying for a poodle groom @ $ 45 each month paid for itself quickly in my house.

It feels like a $ 200 Clipper, I do not feel cheated, but yes, is $ 200 a lot for a lawn mower. The design is impressively built, and they really did it adapts. It's my favorite feature. You only pay for what you want (battery / cable options), including knives. I own two copies of the wings, and only replace them when they get hot.