"Sometimes I'm wrong. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I try to learn from it. Take the other day, for example. I received a new screwdriver for testing, and I was initially quite dismissive of it. After all, the price was under $20, it was from a brand that didn't ring any bells, and it looked a lot like something my grandpa would have used back in the 1980s."
"The unit is made of a hard polymer that seems to resist scuffs and impacts, but there's no soft overmoulding present. There's also a wire loop built into the end of screwdriver that I initially thought would make using it uncomfortable, but I was wrong. In fact, the size makes the whole unit rather pocketable, but since there's no switch on it to lock it in the off position, I don't know if I'd want to have this in my pocket for long."
"Inside the tool is a 900 mAh battery that's rechargeable using USB-C, and the motor is capable an impressive 3.0 Nm of electric torque (which is a little bit more than what is considered hand tight), and the unit can withstand up to 10 Nm of manual force, which is about the maximum that you can achieve with a screwdriver."
The XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver arrived in a generic plastic box with a few bits and a charge cable. The tool's retro, microphone-like shape departs from modern cylindrical designs and proves surprisingly ergonomic and pocketable. The housing is a hard polymer without soft overmoulding and includes a wire loop at the end. The unit lacks a switch to lock it off, raising pocket safety concerns. A 900 mAh USB-C rechargeable battery powers a motor rated at 3.0 Nm of electric torque and the tool tolerates up to 10 Nm of manual force. The interface uses simple up/down buttons and includes a light.
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