You might think that tool makers come up with a new product and then put it on sale, leaving it there indefinitely. After all, if you’re like me your power tools are vintage models — ancient but still going strong.
In fact, tools are subject to the same incremental updates as any other gadget, and Black & Decker has just released v 2.0 of its SmartDriver, a handy lithium-ion powered screwdriver. What’s new? B&D have added torque control, essential in a screwdriver to stop you from stripping the heads of the screws. There is also a new magnetic screw guide which holds the screws in place in front of the chuck — handy for tight corners.
But better than all of that is the shiny blue blinkenlight, a bright LED that not only illuminates dark operations but makes the SmartDriver match every other ill-designed gadget in my house. Thanks, Black & Decker. Maybe you can add extra-loud ringtones to next year’s model?
The SmartDriver is available now, list price $40.
Product page [Black & Decker via Toolmonger]
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