Listen here, youngsters – I just got myself one of these newfangled electric screwdrivers. You know, because apparently regular screwdrivers are too much work nowadays. What's next, an app that ties your shoes?
First off, this thing is smaller than my first TV remote control – and that's saying something! When the package arrived, I thought they'd accidentally sent me my wife's electric toothbrush. Had to put on my reading glasses AND my backup reading glasses just to make sure I wasn't being punked.
Now, about those 120 bits – sure sounds impressive, doesn't it? Kind of like when the cable company promises you 500 channels, but 498 of them are trying to sell you miracle supplements. They're all "mini" bits – perfect if you're fixing your granddaughter's dollhouse, not so much if you're trying to hang that fancy barn door your wife saw on Pinterest.
The torque settings? Well, there are five of them, which is four more than I'll probably ever figure out how to use. It seems to run out of steam faster than me at my grandson's soccer game. Though I suppose I should actually read the manual and adjust those settings… but who's got time for that? I've got episodes of "Matlock" to catch up on!
### Pros:
– Magnetic storage is actually pretty nifty – even my arthritis approves
– Battery lasts longer than my attention span
– Perfect for those tiny screws that keep falling out of my glasses
– Lightweight enough that my tennis elbow doesn't act up
### Cons:
– Smaller than a millennial's first apartment
– All bits are "fun-size" – like those Halloween candies that leave you wanting more
– Torque gives up easier than my New Year's resolutions
Despite its shortcomings it's actually a decent little tool. Does the job for electronics and small repairs, which is what it's meant for. Just don't expect to build a deck with it – for that, you'll need what we used to call "real tools" back when gas was under a dollar.
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Bottom line: It's like my second marriage – not perfect, but it gets the job done when you need it. Just remember to keep your expectations as small as the bits it comes with!
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