"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."
Initial impressions undervalued the XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver because of its sub-$20 price, unknown brand, generic plastic packaging, and retro appearance. The tool proves powerful and ergonomic despite its old-timey, microphone-like shape. The body uses hard polymer that resists scuffs and impacts, with no soft overmoulding. A wire loop at the end increases portability and contributes to comfort. The size makes the unit pocketable, though the lack of an off-position lock switch raises pocket safety concerns. The internal 900 mAh USB-C rechargeable battery powers a motor rated at 3.0 Nm electric torque; the tool tolerates up to 10 Nm manual force. The interface is simplified with dedicated up and down buttons.
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