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Five Star Reviews:

49%
Perfect if you treat it right.
April 21, 2017
This is the second one that I've bought, as I stripped the gears in the previous one. My fault! If you try to remove stuck screws it can be wrecked, but it is not intended for powerful tasks - it's for light, precision work, and as such is perfect. My original model came with a set of minute hex headed tips, this one has larger (standard) size hex tips, so the old tips won't fit. They are also slightly shorter, making it harder to get into tight spaces.Maybe the larger tips mean the gears are stronger - who knows, time will tell.
Mini pocket cordless screwdriver with a light WOW!!!
October 17, 2016
This is absolutely the coolest pocket screwdriver I've ever had... I've owned every new version of the screwdriver that comes out and was excited to hear when it was coming out with a light. it is just the right size and the addition of the light really helps me see and those tight hard-to-reach places... some people may not care for this screwdriver because it has a very tiny gearbox and is prone to breakage if used inappropriately. The general lighted and unlighted cordless pocket screwdrivers are meant for lightweight applications like cell phones laptops and computers they are not recommended for heavier jobs that would require a hand screwdriver or a larger more powerful cordless. With this in my pocket and my drill in my tool bag I never go wrong.
Love it! Be aware when buying bits, that this is the 1/8th inch size (which is a standard), not the 1/4 inch size.
December 2, 2015
I got this becuase I wanted a power screwdriver for working on guitars. Wanted one slow enough to be easy to control/do finer work with, and with low enough torque to at least try to prevent me from accidentally stripping out small screw holes in the wood. This fits the bill perfectly!Do note: This is the smaller of the two sizes of bit that you can buy. These are the much more rare small ones (1/8th inch vs 1/4 inch for 'normal' ones). If you want to work on bigger stuff, this is not for you, but for small work (as befitting a small, not very high powered driver), this has all the bit's you're likely to need, and you can indeed buy more, you just have to look harder for them.
Best mini screw driver for any I.T repair technician.
April 28, 2015
JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!!!!!! I don't know why there aren't more companies making these things. I work in I.T and we life cycle A LOT of systems. This means having to remove the hard drives before disposal, for me this is no less than 40 in one sitting. Further, when replacing laptop motherboards, you get tired of having to use a regular screw driver. This screwdriver is absolutely wonderful. Its smaller than your average drill and you don't have to worry about adjusting the torque so you don't accidentally crack a system board. The flashlight is an added bonus.I highly recommend this screw driver and this seller. It came fast and with its own AAA batteries.** This screw driver comes with 5 bits, but if you need a good inexpensive set of small bits for micro repairs (such as cell phones and tablets) , I recommend the Precision Multi-Driver Set with 32 pieces. They are compatible with this screwdriver.
Great Addition to the Toolbox!
April 2, 2015
So, as a previous review explains for those confused, "precision screwdriver" denotes the sizes and applications for the screwdriver, not the quality or method of manufacture. Your regular tool bits will not fit this, it is only for use with precision tool bits. I bought this as an addition to my toolbox for R/C vehicle repair and it is a truly great addition. All of the bits from my precision toolkit fit this, btw, as would any precision tool bits. I used this screwdriver to disassemble and reassemble my brother's nitro R/C (I had to replace a transmission dogbone/axle). This thing has a surprising amount of torque, as it removed even tightly locked screws. Anytime I encountered a screw that was "too tight" this thing would end up turning my wrist rather than the motor getting stuck. I had no fear of the motor giving out or breaking, as other reviews have stated. It worked very well. My brother saw it and instantly asked me to purchase one for him. His will be arriving on Saturday. :)
I really love this driver
February 12, 2015
I really love this driver, although I have to say that I have not had it long enough to know how it will hold up to my use. Some of the reviews I read about this product almost stopped me from the purchase, however I decided to try it even though many complained that it had too few bits and options to be worth the price. Yes, it is for light precision work but with more than adequate power and speed for most people who are not trying to use it to work on large items. What is more, I also found that a set of "Kobalt" brand of mini screw driver bits from Lowes works great in the unit and exchanges bits with the manual driver that came with that set giving me an additional set of 10 bits, that set included torx and square tips. I appreciate that people try to help with their reviews, but should try to be more thorough in their research of the items before making some of their observations. Lowes is a nation wide store making those available most places or perhaps online. I hope this review will be of some value to others.
55%
Right Tool Right Price
September 10, 2017
I like the style of this tool. I do not like the pistol grip type. I feel I get a better grip on the screw when I use this straight tool. It is easy to lock the blade and use hand power to turn if need be. I like replaceable batteries as I have thrown away appliances because a battery will not hold a charge and that does not seem right. I can use alkaline batteries if I want or I can get Ni-cad , or NIMH if I want. I can get Lithium if I want to. the choice is mine to make depending on my needs and my willingness to part with cash. For most screws it is power enough. If I need a Torque Wrench that is a different tool for a different need. I won't break off screws like my driver drill does with this and It will be handy in more times and more places. Oh and the price is right.
Comes in handy around the house
May 16, 2017
Lightweight, easy to use, convenient, comes with Phillips and Slotted tips plus 4 Alkaline batteries installed at the lowest price I could find anywhere. It's not the most powerful tool out there, but then it's designed to be a better screwdriver, not a drill or screwgun. I have used it on my scooter and around the house and I like the fact that it does not spin too fast, so that I don't over tighten and strip screws out like I did with my screwgun.
Nice, lightweight unit.
May 3, 2017
My husband had a set of B&D screw bits but the original handle would not hold the tips in place. Hated to waste all those different sizes and kinds so I purchased this cordless model and it works great with all the bits.
This is great I have rechargeable AA batteries if I did not ...
March 26, 2017
This is great I have rechargeable AA batteries if I did not have rechargeable batteries I would not like it batteries are expensive it is good for all those household jobs to get screws in without turning by hand, and finish by hand with screw driver.
Black & Decker AS6NG Alkaline Cordless Screwdriver
October 20, 2016
Black & Decker AS6NG Alkaline Cordless Screwdriver has plenty of torque to screw or unscrew most anything I need as my loss of hand co-ordination has made that very difficult and this driver does good and even 'LOCKS' for the really tough jobs. I use ENELOOP rechargeable cells to run this cool tool.
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Four Star Reviews:

15%
Excellent product
September 15, 2017
Excellent! This device is everything I expected. Seems to be built well, ergonomically it feels good and good torque. I just received the device today so I can not speak to it's longevity but so far I really like it and think it is worth the money. I also like that it is powered by more conventional batteries, i.e., two AAA cells as opposed to button batteries so often used in small devices. I don't like button batteries because they are too expensive!!!!
Awkward to hold switch while on screw
November 7, 2016
Initial impressions:No way to lock on lightNo way to lock on powerPulling a finger or thumb back far enough to actuate the switch feels awkwardOn a positive note, it feels like it has a lot of torque. I just wonder how easy it'll be to actually use that torque.Later impressions:I upgraded it to four stars. I used it on a motherboard and found its small size very useful. I found that I would hold it with both hands. The upper hand helps keep it aligned while the lower hand actuates the button.I think there are probably better ways to do this. Maybe a rocker button?Anyway, I found it worked very well in this application
General must tell 4mm bit feature more.
September 13, 2016
I have an original non-lighted model and I did not know they re-designed the driver to accept 4mm bits.Adapting 4mm bits is the definitely improvement from original model. But the lighted model is not 100% great. So I give 4 stars.I will recommend not buy this 502 lighted model because light turns on only driver is start moving.I want light and driver to be independent. For example I need a light when I look for screw keyhole. Light is not necessary once the driver engaged with screw head. For this reason I think less expensive Non-lighted model with flashlight will do the better job from my point of view.Though I only give 4 stars, this is the best sub-miniature screw driver to me. I cannot understand some people strip the motor gear?!. I believe they must using un-imaginal applications that I have never heard of. In fact I love to have adjustable torque limiting feature rather than more torque.
Nice for toys/batteries, but no position lock for tough screws.
February 17, 2016
This is a pretty decent little screwdriver, great for toy battery replacement! The nice long bits ensure that it will fit even in significantly recessed screw holes. This makes it quick and easy to do battery replacements.There is one caveat though. There is no "neutral" or fixed position. As such, a stubborn screw may be too tough for this tool to extract, which did happen to me on 1 battery bay. If this happens there isn't much you can do. Normally you'd expect to Lock the tool and manually force the screw free. But it will just turn around after applying sufficient force. Which probably isnt good for the motor or gears. So, I had to go get a different screwdriver...which kinda defeats the purpose of buying this one.If it had the lock mode, it would be perfect.
Great for Electronic work
November 15, 2015
I am a computer support specialist, and bought this to use for computer assembly, and parts exchanges.ProsEasy to use, can be held in multiple ways to get the job done, even in tight spaces.Grips on this bad boy work well, you don't need to worry about dropping it!It came with batteries, which is a big deal (Nobody gives you batteries anymore)attachment bits that came with are sturdy, and fit tightly into the chuck.ConsI fear if you were to attempt to unscrew an over tightened screw (even on a computer case) or torque down a screw, this thing might snap. It has the ability to loosen some pretty tough screws, and has quite a bit of torque to it, but the plastic casing this comes in isn't nearly as sturdy. I could see someone over torquing and ripping this bad boy apart.
Sweet precision electric screwdriver.
April 20, 2015
Yo, I like this tool. I read all of the many reviews and I hope it lasts, as long as the gears inside don't break. Some said theirs broke on the first job, others have been using it a long time. I think the trick is to use a manual tool to tighten and loosen fasteners, and use this to drive 'em out and in. Fingers crossed. It looks like a good tool, and spins at a reasonable speed - neither too fast nor unbearably slow. The switch is well done, and the bits fit snugly (including those from the Professional 45 Piece bit set I got with it). I was a skosh concerned, based on a couple of reviews that the bits would either fall out or be a pita to remove from the tool. I think it will be just fine. If not, I'll update the review.
19%
Pretty good
March 8, 2017
This little puppy is actually better than I thought it would be. It has enough power to impress me, that is with batteries at full charge. I replaced some screws that were longer and this little thing pushed them through the wood pretty good. I really like the collar lock which locks it so it can be used as a regular screwdriver to finish the last little bit. I have to take a star off because why would they not find someway to include a place for the other bit! I am using rubber bands to attach the second drill bit and it looks kind of crummy and is inconvenient. I also do not see any place on Amazon where I can get additional drill bits in this size. But all in all this is a pretty good tool.
Like it but has room for improvement...
November 16, 2015
I'm happy with this product. The best feature is the AA battery power source instead of using a rechargeable one. I don't like to leave a power tool plugged in at all time for many reasons and if I don't, I risk a possibility of low-power battery when I need it. The driving power is adequate and the batteries do last quite a long time. I gave it it a 4-star instead of 5 because there is room for improvement such as magnetized bit holder and or including a long bit.
bad product design. The good news is that it still works well--
October 5, 2015
The old "kitchen" version of this tool had a much longer socket, so that the one bit was a reversible slotted and Philips screwdriver blade. This tool has a much shorter socket, so the reversible blade wobbles badly, and there is no way to store or attach the second (slotted or Philips) blade, ensuring it will get lost. That's really just bad product design. The good news is that it still works well--as long as you can find the right bits for it and keep them attached somehow.
Great tool!
January 8, 2015
This is a great tool. Got one many years ago as a gift from my (then) little girls. Since I do a lot of building, repair and maintenance, I use a lot of bigger and more powerful tools so, although I really appreciated the thought, I didn't think much of the tool. After a couple of months I used it and since that time it's become a staple I've used for years for handling small jobs. I love the tool. Alas, the girls are both juniors in college and I brought the screwdriver up to campus to do some fixing. Ended up leaving it with one of them and it was only a short time later that I really missed it. I bought another one and used it only a few days later. I had to laugh at some of the reviews criticizing the tool by those who probably don't use it properly for light work. Use it for light jobs and it's a great tool, just don't expect to drive screws through two by fours. I also love the fact that it's not tied to a charger so I can just keep it in my tool kit and use it whenever needed. As to battery life, I've got no complaints.
90% good with one oversight
December 14, 2011
The speed of this screwdriver is fine. It even came loaded with batteries. The chuck lock is good when you need more torque than the motor can provide, or if the batteries just run out while you're working. The controls are clear. Can't tell yet about the battery life, but using alkalines will solve one problem--NiCads and NiMH batteries discharging in storage.

Only one thing I would change to get this a five-star rating. Either find a place to store the second bit on the screwdriver, or include, instead of two bits, a reversable bit that can be kept in the chuck all the time. I had one like that on a Skill screwdriver about 25 years ago. Can't find it now, though.
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Three Star Reviews:

10%
Received used and broken
May 21, 2017
This might have been a useful tool. I modify Technics turntables for fun and (hopefully) profit. The unit I received had been cut open and taped shut. I should have known this was a bad sign. The two furnished batteries were not opened so I took a chance and tried two of my own and sure enough only slight grinding sounds and no revolutions from the tool. Obviously inoperable. Then I noticed that two of the bits had been taken and in their place had been substituted two that were never intended to be used with this particular powered screwdriver and could not possibly have fit. But if one was going to return the tool, the T5 and T6 bits were the ones to keep for sure! Hard to find and would work in a mini-chuck in a Dremel tool.I'll call Amazon Customer Service and try and get them to replace this. I think it might be quite handy for repetitive small screw procedures and perhaps phono cartridge installation. If I ever get one that works l'll write an actual review!
Ok for the price, very slow however.
July 28, 2016
For the price it's not bad. Has very little power, which I expected, and turns slower than I would have liked. Almost to the point that it's annoying to wait for it, and it's faster to turn by hand. For so little torque I'd have expected it to be faster. Main reason I bought it was for a quick loosen and tighten of little screws, faster than by hand. Unfortunately, not so much.
I am sure this works fine for small electronic projects but if you need speed ...
June 13, 2016
Since the RPM's are rather slow, and this unit does not have a lot of power, basically it is faster for me to remove screws manually. I am sure this works fine for small electronic projects but if you need speed and more torque, spend a little more and get a unit more suited for the job. Not the fault of this product to be sure, but sometimes pictures just don't give you a good idea of just how small items really are.
You get what you get
April 11, 2016
I have owned this tool for quite some time and have to say, for the price, it's about an average piece of hardware. It has a limited amount of power, doesn't have a lot of torque and doesn't have a long battery life. If you use it a single time or two and do not have to depend on it, it does OK. Don't count on it for everyday technician use as it just won't last that long. The clutch begins to slip pretty quickly and after that happens, just toss it out as there is no fixing it. In summary, its not bad but not very strong and wears out pretty quickly.
Not bad, not great.
July 8, 2014
The pen does what you'd expect, turns automatically by two AAA batts. The downsides are the general spinning speed (SLOW), and the overall weakness vs. resistance. Turning a regular loose screw is no problem, but try to take out a dirty/rusted screw and this thing is useless. I timed it out and a regular small screwdriver is 3x faster. I guess if you're turning a lot of little screws this guy will save your wrists some work, but if you're going for speed, get a more powerful (pistol handle grip) electric screwdriver.
It works as intended, but it didn't last long
December 30, 2013
Awesome mini electric screwdriver. It does the job. I deal with screws all day longs, this tools helps me make my job faster and easier. However, they don't seem to last long. Few months, they I have to buy another one! Fortunately is relatively cheap. The downside is that I don't see any warranty. When I tried to call the Manufacturing company, they did not answer. Their answering machine is awful.1st Screwdriver: I was really happy with it, but after about 6 months it stop working. I am going to buy another one of those, just because this seems to be the only small electric screwdriver out there. I whish we had more choices.2nd Screwdriver: purchased and after few weeks it started slowly to stop working. Unfortunately there is no competition on this tool. Thus, I am stuck buying GeneralTools because I really need it for work.3rd: I saw another new model that comes with LED light integrated. I have just purchased it and hopefully it would not be as defective as the other two without light.
12%
exactly what its meant for. Its a screwdriver - ...
June 12, 2017
exactly what its meant for. Its a screwdriver - it functions as one. Cons - no rechargeable battery pack you can purchase, its very loud for what it is, and a bit bulky/heavy (again, for what it is). Other than that - its worth $8.
Excellent idea, falls short on the execution.
January 19, 2016
If I could just get a bit more torque and a quality gear set, I would gladly pay a couple dollars more. This thing died within the first use trying to break a screw loose on a computer motherboard post mount (ie, didn't need a lot of torque to break loose, but it still shredded the gearset inside), now it has 0 torque to break any bit loose, but it will still work if you break the screw loose manually, which is still really handy.
The Best Show in Town, but...
August 28, 2015
Powerful motor. I'm accustomed to a pistol grip from a discontinued screwdriver. It's very bulky and heavy... not for tight places. It does come with batteries... that's great. That it doesn't have to be recharged is a blessing for people who use it only occasionally. Forget to put it back on the charger and you're up the creek! The AA cells work out very well and they last.

The thing I REALLY don't like is that there is no place to store an extra bit. Most often I have to switch from a blade bit to a Philips bit and back. Putting a bit in your pocket is OK for people with good memories, but my bit will end up in the dryer or washer. A slight gripping indentation on the case could easily solve the problem.
WATCH OUT!
March 26, 2015
The 10-piece bit set they group with this screwdriver as "Frequently Bought Together" do not fit the screwdriver! And the bits they DO include with the screwdriver are on the large size, too large for the smaller sizes of screws you would expect to be the target for a screwdriver this size.
03/27/2015 - I can't find anywhere, even on the B&D website, where you can order other sizes of driver bits. And as I see on other reviews, it would have been nice to provide some kind of dock holes in the handle to keep the bits in, but no... oh well... whaddya want, for $10 ?
Served Its Purpose
April 27, 2012
I bought this from Amazon ($9) back during the holidays to help me with assembling a kidcraft children's play kitchen. Did a great job with this assembly. The nice thing about this screw driver was that it came with batteries and was able to perform as described - screwing in screws that don't require alot of torque. It also offered the option to lock the screwdriver so that it can be used manually.

Fast forward 3 months - purchased a toddler bed and went to drawer for the black n decker to assist. This time around, the job proved too much for the rotund orange and black power tool. The torque was more than the tool could handle. After setting it to go manual, I had put her back into the drawer and replaced it with my old fashioned handy craftsman screwdriver to finish the job.

A little disappointed, but I think you'd be ok if you don't have high expectations.
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Two Star Reviews:

9%
... a move and this one was one of my favorite tools but it has broken after a few uses ...
January 21, 2017
I had this item before it was lost during a move and this one was one of my favorite tools but it has broken after a few uses and when I tried to open my laptop the flat bit bent and is now twisted. I now have a paper weight and was to busy to exchange so my window close because of some personal issue but regardless still wanted to let people know that this item may not be as good as it was when it first came out. It may be OK for other things but for laptops it may not work all the time and it may break on you so be careful.
Great price but a tad underpowered for my needs
August 27, 2016
Didn't seem like their product just for the little underpowered for what my needs actually turned out to be, so I did return it however I'm sure it would work for many people's needs if you're not doing large volumes of assembly or disassembly of electronics components or systems on a daily basis.
It will remove screws just fine, but tightening screws
December 15, 2015
A lot of my job involves updating signage, so there are a ton of tiny screws to deal with. This screwdriver was a lifesaver...until it wasn't. Ordered this in July and by November, it wasn't working as well. I thought it was the batteries, but new batteries didn't fix the issue. It will remove screws just fine, but tightening screws? A split second later it stops rotating. You can still hear the motor turning, but the bit is no longer engaged. A great tool to have, but I'd recommend not buying this specific one.
Was great for a bit! Unfortunately useful only for very low-torque situations
December 26, 2014
I purchased this specifically to work with computers. Especially when screwing down motherboards, having a powered screwdriver like this came in handy! Unfortunately I do not see much of a benefit of this compared with a manual screwdriver. It's debatable if this is faster or slower than a manual screwdriver, but I would say it's a bit slower. However, it is nice to be able to hold your hand in the perfect position to remove screws, but the bits are not magnetic. This is also definitely NOT a heavy duty tool whatsoever. Two months after using it, the internals of this screwdriver are stripped out and has barely enough torque to unscrew an already loosened screw, though this may be due to it being under-powered by design. From the beginning, I would have to manually loosen some screws, then use this screwdriver to finish the job. But there isn't much point in that because of the time involved.On the plus side, it was cheap and you get what you pay for. Just going to spend a little more money next time
Broke on the first day
May 28, 2014
Ended up breaking on the first day. The gears started slipping and the screwdriver wouldn't turn. It also felt incredibly cheap, definitely not worth $30.Luckily, I was able to return it.
Precision?? maybe for Jello
August 19, 2011
The chuck has a bad enough wobble to cause the tip of the bit to oscillate about 3/32". that is a Huge distance when trying to screw a 1/16" screw. I bought this because it advertises having a 1/8" straight screwdriver bit. It is not 1/8", it is 2mm. I want to use this for a lot electrical work using euro style terminals that have a 1/8" slotted screw in a plastic housing. It seems to me "made in china" once again means Bad quality for a items not closely checked. It is not worth the aggregation of boxing it back up and going out of my way to return it. I'll try to find an actual 1/8" slotted bit with a 1/8" hex shaft and suffer with the annoying wobble. The driver does have plenty of torque for size screws it is intended to be used for. The switch is solid with good contact forward and reverse, The unit is comfortable in my hand and feels solid. Just too bad the business end falls short of expectations
6%
Stripped the gearbox, probably
March 24, 2017
I like a lot of things about it, and it seemed rugged. Perhaps I took things a little too far trying to tighten some 3/8" bolts with it. In either case, it appears that some gear or something inside must have stripped. It has absolutely no torque anymore, and it just slips ineffectually at the first sign of resistance.

I ran it with Eneloop rechargeable batteries and it worked fine. I would return it, but I guess it was sort of my fault that it's broken considering the larger hardware I was trying to use it on. Either way, I'm slightly less than impressed with it.
Stupid, shortsighted design flaw - no 2-side bits!
January 15, 2017
As others have said, this comes with 2 short stubby bits, with no place to store the one not in use, so it's never there when you need it.

And the hole where you insert the bit isn't deep enough to be able to use any 2-sided bits. UNBELIEVABLY STUPID DESIGN!

I do like the idea of using AA batteries, as the rechargeable batteries have always failed on other B&D screwdrivers I've used. All they had to do was make the bit hole 1/8" longer. How is it possible that no one realized this during product development?
Double Sided Bits Do Not Buy
December 19, 2016
I love this product. The only issue I had was that the double drill bits that are suggested to purchase with this do not fit. The bits for this are PH-1. The double sided bits in the multi pack are PH-2. I have tried every which way to get these to fit. They will not. So not buy the double sided bits suggested by Amazon.
If it breaks you wont care about throwing it away.
December 21, 2015
Very disappointed with Amazon on its handing of selling of this item and not so happy with the item itself. Saw this product while searching for small powered screwdrivers on Amazon listed for $9.73 sold by Amazon, figured 10 dollars not a bad deal, put it in the shopping cart. Came back a couple of days later to finish my shopping order and price went up to $14.48. Not noticing that the seller was switched on me, I completed my purchase and received the product today.
Looking at the poor construction of the item (next paragraph) I went to the Amazon product page and there was the item selling for $9.73 which I paid $14.48 for????? Very disappointed with Amazon on this, but you live and learn that you have to constantly watch what you do.
The screwdriver is not comfortable in the hand despite what another reviewer ay have said and I am a male with large hands. I can hardly believe the picture of the woman using it whose hands are smaller than mine. There is no lock on the drive, you have to constantly keep pressure on the drive button to power the screw driver.
The outer holder where you insert the battery compartment is extremely poorly made and came apart on me when I removed the battery compartment and I had to super glue and pressure the casing together to be able to reinsert the battery compartment. Of course in the doing of this the inner lip of the softer plastic outer casing was caught in the re-insertion of the battery compartment and a piece was hanging out. Getting out the file I had to smooth this down to get the battery compartment to fit properly.
Comment made about the bits being loose and easy to lose was very appropriate.
For very very light use only!
April 19, 2015
I had this for about a day and a half. I figured oh nice! At first. After using it in the inside of my car I switched it to manual mode to lock a screw in tight. Applied a little force and pop. There went the locking mechanism. Figured oh well I can't use it in locked mode I'll just use it in the powered mode. Which it did work for about another 20 min when from there once the screw was in with a little resistance, You could hear the motor but the tip wouldn't screw it was almost as if the teeth that grab the rotating tip were too weak to handle the pressure (which was hardly anything). Fortunately I got a refund. As it's completely useless now. So it may work but make sure that you only use it for very very light projects. Not even semi hard ones.
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One Star Reviews:

17%
Piece of crap
February 27, 2017
This is a piece of crap. Dont buy it. It barely worked for 2-3 months with very light usage. Now the motor spins but the shaft holding the bit wont budge. Customer service is horrible. They never pick up the phone. When I finally got thru after trying for 5 days, I was asked to email my receipt and problem description to "v.acevado@generaltools.com". So far I have not heard back from him.
good product, but not for serious use on computers ...
January 17, 2017
my fault, i didnt read the full description, this is only powered by 2 little triple A's, not enough torq to loosen even the simple screw on a mother board, gave it to my daughter , she make jewlry.good product , but not for serious use on computers or cell phones.fast delivery, well wrapped
It has very little torque and wasnt able to unscrew ...
September 24, 2015
It has very little torque and wasnt able to unscrew any of the screws on my computer case, that were hand tightened (and not overly so). its remarkably weak sounding when it runs, and in general just doesnt seem up to the task. I can't really think of any factory set screws in consumer electronics that this would be able to turn. Its possible mine was defective.
POS.
January 24, 2015
If I could give this negative stars, I would. I bought this for my husband to replace one he got around christmas a few years back. (Different brand) This item seems to be sold only around holidays and its such a bummer because the actual concept is a MUST HAVE! That being said, this particular driver is a POS. Im not expecting too much from the tool either....This came without ANY packaging, or insert/instructions. (Not that it needed any). First thing I noticed was that is looked used, the drill bits were wrapped in cellophane, and the drill had no packaging to speak of. It didn't work straight out of the padded envelope it came in. The teeth on the gears were all striped. Even though they are made out of what looks like metal, it acts like pencil lead. The motor spins, but there's no oomph! behind it at all. Worst thing I've ever bought! And I buy things from the 99cent store. I havent taken the time to send it back, because it's more hassle than I can manage, and i damn sure don't want a replacment. Not unless they started using different parts altogether! Not happy at all
Poor quality motor, ergonomically difficult to use
June 25, 2013
The brushed motor used inside this screw driver is of such poor quality that every other use, the rotor gets stuck between two brushes, so you have to give the head a twist until the motor starts working again. The button is also very stiff and difficult to use for any duration of time. I used it for an hour and started feeling it in my wrist.
cheap motor. burned out after 2-3 use
February 9, 2013
Cheap product. Used it on a total of two items before it burnt out. I bought it mainly for changing the batteries out of the kids toys. I realize its a precision screwdriver and that its not meant for heavy jobs, so i made sure i unscrewed it initally and used the power to do the rest. However after the 2-3 usage, it stopped working. Will stick to the manual ones. Feels like a piece of junk to me!
8%
too weak to effective
August 25, 2017
There isn't enough tork to be useful. The collet unscrews itself again moderate friction. I used it on ceder, a soft wood, and any knots were an obstruction to this weak tork
Had one years ago was great until my son borrowed it
April 21, 2016
Had one years ago was great until my son borrowed it. But this one broke first time using it. Was replacing my license plate cover when it was to tough for the power so I locked it and one twist pop no more lock and lack of power pretty much useless.
Broke after a few uses
December 1, 2015
Broke after a few uses, can't set it to be fixed screwdriver anymore and the motor turning setting doesn't work anymore either.

When it did work it worked very weakly and slowly, and couldn't handle much. I always wanted to take out my corded drill instead, and only used this when it would be inconvenient to keep switching drill bits.

As this screwdriver is past the date for a refund, very dissatisfied.
Charger not included
October 27, 2015
Beware this item doesn't come with a charger. Also when I purchased it there was no indication that a charger is bought with it. I bought it in online to save time and ended up with a product I need to spend some time figuring out how to charge it. Hopefully it's easy!
BS Drill
March 26, 2015
this thing is so terrible it came with a drill tool and screw set in that order.It did not do a great job for me. This drill is battery operated so please do not buy this drill because it will not put up curtains, It will not drill like you want it, it will unscrew not all things, it will not basically do the great work for you .a waste of time placing the order for this during drill
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Old Price
Old Price
Price
Price
$13.44updated: Mar 17, 2020
$19.24updated: Mar 17, 2020
$10.54updated: Mar 8, 2020
Features
Article Number
Article Number
0038728031327
0014445029526
0067335165217
Brand
Brand
General Tools & Instruments
Black & Decker
Maxtech
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
Height
Height
442.9 in
354.3 in
31.5 in
Length
Length
44.5 in
78.7 in
216.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
General Tools
Black & Decker
Maxtech
Model
Model
500
AS6NG
16521MX
MPN
MPN
GN500
AS6NG
16521MX
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
GN500
AS6NG
16521MX
Product Group
Product Group
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Product Type
Product Type
TOOLS
TOOLS
TOOLS
Publisher
Publisher
General Tools
Black & Decker
Maxtech
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
7.8
8.4
7.8
Studio
Studio
General Tools
Black & Decker
Maxtech
Warranty
Warranty
Warranted for workmanship and materials
2 Year Warranty
1 year
Weight
Weight
0.0 oz
2.3 oz
0.1 oz
Width
Width
216.5 in
118.1 in
173.2 in
Feature
Feature

Cordless screwdriver features a 100-plus RPM motor with forward and reverse controls

Quick-change chuck makes changing bits for the power screwdriver painless and easy

Mini screwdriver comes with a precision bit assortment; Phillips #0, #1, Slotted 1/16-inch, 1/8-inch and Torx T5, T6

Battery screwdriver operates on 2 included AAA batteries

Ergonomic handle design, powerful motor, and cordless ergonomic design allows tool to be used in a number of commercial and home applications

Easily switch to manual screwdriving for more control

Easily switch from driving to removing screws with forward/reverse switch

Store on pegboard using integrated peg hole

4 AA batteries included

30 heavy-duty Chrome-Vanadium precision bits

Telescopic driver shaft adjusts to desired length

Compact pocket-sized case

3 removable bit trays for easy access

Metal tightening ferril

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