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[โ€“] Cheems@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Yeah you can't just change brands. It's too expensive. You get the battery. You are locked into that ecosystem. Simple as that.

[โ€“] Geth@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's why I just have 5 different chargers and some adapters ready to go for whatever tool is the best one.

[โ€“] sirico@feddit.uk 2 points 3 weeks ago

You can get adapters but yes it doesn't cure anything but waste to get rid of functioning tools

[โ€“] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

This is why I prefer wired tools when practical.
I canโ€™t justify buying the one brand I have batteries for when the other really good brand has something good on sale.

Obviously wonโ€™t get a wired drill, but my angle grinder and miter are both 230V. I hate locked ecosystems

[โ€“] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 3 points 3 weeks ago

It's why Bosch's Power4All is a bit frustrating.

Shared batteries...with about 4 manufacturers...and not on the Bosch's professional tools.

Don't get me wrong, I still achieve a lot with my Bosch green tools. And my Flymo ones on the same battery.

But it's a real shame more mfgs weren't involved.

[โ€“] Cheems@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Having the portability is really really nice.