Similar to the panasonic/milwaukee 3.6v driver but better. It is a little bigger but not much, grips better due to the nice rubber nubs in the grip, has an LED that can be turned on or off, and a nice size forward and reverse thumb switch. It has a quick release chuck that holds the bit unlike the others I mentioned, so your bits don't fall out. I own the milwaukee also, so I know of which I speak. Full range clutch that can even do light drilling. Comes with a nice charger and TWO batteries. Again, beats the others in overall value and features. Well built and ergonomically excellent. Also comes with a nice little case, again the others don't. Great deal on a great tool. You'll find yourself using this on every project that requires screws, nut drivers or small drill bits.

I wanted a smaller power driver than my 7.2 volt Dewalt, which is too heavy and bulky to just stash in a tool belt. My choice was between the Hitachi DB3DL and the Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Pocket Driver With 2 Batteries. Both are excellent, so which should you choose? Ideally, you should handle both.
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br /Weight: The Bosch is about twice as heavy. I hardly notice the Hitachi in a pocket or tool belt.
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br /Power: The Hitachi is a light-mid duty tool. It's surprisingly powerful, but the extra voltage in the Bosch enables it to rival larger drill-drivers in all but the most demanding situations.
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br /Versatility: I like the hinged configuration of the Hitachi, enabling you to use it in a straight or pistol-grip configuration. The Bosch is pistol-grip only.
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br /Convenience: The Bosch has a separate reversing switch like the ones found on nearly all power drills. (I frequently curse these switches since I frequently press them by accident and forget to press them when I should.) I prefer the rocker switch on the Hitachi, which is very intuitive and lets me reverse in a single operation. When doing electrical work, it's nice to be able to reverse simply by moving my finger on the trigger.
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br /The Bosch will likely appeal to you if you're looking for something like a conventional drill-driver in a smaller, lighter package without sacrificing too much power. I own 3 Bosch routers and 2 sanders, so I can honestly say that I love Bosch tools. The quality is great. So why didn't I buy the Bosch PS20-2?
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br /I chose the Hitachi because of it's very light weight, comfort, and convenience. Since my purchase, I've picked up the Bosch a few times to see if I made the right choice. Every time, my answer is "Yes." Unless you really need the 10.8 volt torque, you'll should be very happy with the Hitachi.
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br /The only improvement I'd like is a clip for a bit or two, but that would probabably make the tool fatter. In this case, slim is better.

I bought this becasue I got tired of carrying my Dewalt 7.2V screwdriver around all day and I didn't need all the tork all the time so I wanted something lighter for smaller jobs. I thought Lithium Ion an 2 batteres for under $100 how could I go wrong. So far I am disappointed overall for what I wanted to use it for which is small screwes and electricial stuff. My fathor which is an electrition grabs his old dewalt at the job also instead of this he said it doesn't have enought tork. THe deal killer for me is that it is not varable speed. When starting in screw I start slow then let them zip at full speed. Since this is one speed it takes me 3 times as long to drive a screw which adds up by the end of the day. Also the design is nice but I think a small non hindging design like the Bosh or at least a locking hinge like the dewalt is better, several times I found the thing hidnging when I didn't want it to. Over all for the price I like it but could be better I think I am going to leave this home from now on.
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br /Good
br /- Battries last forever and are light
br /- LED is awesome (just wish it was white though, orange is a littel hard to see black screws under)
br /- Good ergomomic design, but does hinge now and then when you don't want it to
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br /- Whish it was smaller
br /- On Off trigger not variable speed
br /- To go from fast to slow you need to switch a switch
br /- Chuck is kind of sloppy holding bits
br /- No place to hold a spair bit or another format bit, I alwas seem to have the wrong bit in it and have to dig around to swap it.
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There's plenty of helpful reviews on here already, but I thought I'd try to help out prospective buyers by clearly answering the two main questions I had as a fairly serious DIYer when I was considering this purchase:
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br /1. Is the Hitachi driver really necessary if you already have a cordless drill/driver that you're happy with?
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br /2. Why pick this one instead of its direct competitors?
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br /Answer to Q1: We all know that you can use a drill as a screwdriver quite well, and for larger projects with lots of big wood screws, a 9.6 or 12 volt cordless drill is still the weapon of choice. But there are countless situations where the drill is just too big and hard to control or just plain inconvenient to get out or carry. For example, most people would opt for a hand screwdriver over a drill/driver to work with the screws that fasten the interior trim of a car (this is what I did until I got the Hitachi). The beauty of the this tool is that it's about the same size as a medium hand screwdriver, the only difference being that the Hitachi is about 1.5" in diameter for most of its length while a regular screwdriver is that wide only at its handle. Thus, this tool is really no more difficult to store, transport, and use than a manual screwdriver. Now you have a power tool that - because of the lithium-ion batteries that hold their charge while not being used - is truly no more inconvenient to set up and use than a basic hand tool. And due to the awesome automatic spindle lock feature, you can use the Hitachi as a manual screwdriver, except that you have the option to use the pistol grip as well as the straight configuration. I often use it manually to break lose really tight screws or to do the final tightening to ensure that I don't over-torque things (yes, it has a clutch for this and it works well, but sometimes I just like to feel by hand how tight things are). In short, this tool can do everything a manual screwdriver can do - including being convenient to set up and carry so that you'll actually want to use it for just about everything - while allowing you to get things done much faster.
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br /Answer to Q2: There are numerous power screwdrivers, but since what seems to me to make this item a worthy purchase in addition to a regular cordless drill/driver is its comparable convenience to a manual screwdriver, I'll to compare it to other items of comparable convenience. So, things like the DeWalt DW920K-2 Heavy Duty 7.2-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Screwdriver and the popular Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver With 2 Batteries are ruled out because they aren't really any more convenient than the much more versatile Makita 6260DWPE 9.6-Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit. But two products that are quite similar in convenience are theBlack Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver and the Dremel 1120-01 120V 7.2V Cordless Screwdriver, and it's a tough choice among these and the Hitachi.
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br /The Black and Decker has only 20 in-lbs of torque and only spins at 180 rpm, but it is very cheap and can be used manually just like the Hitachi. If you figure in the price of rechargeable batteries, it isn't quite so cheap, but still much cheaper. The Hitachi, however, is lithium-ion and has a 200 rpm speed for torquey driving and 600rpm that allows for drilling of pilot holes (up to about 3/8" if you push it), and two grip configurations. To me, these features and the build quality make it worth quite a bit of a premium over the BD - enough to where I'd pay about fifty bucks for it (which I did). If I had to pay seventy, I would have looked long and hard at the BD.
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br /The Dremel driver is similarly priced to the Hitachi (though cheaper if you get it as part of the Dremel 1130-01 120V 7.2V Screwdriver / Stylus Combo). It appears to offer comparable torque in a much smaller package (The description does not give a spec in in-lbs but says it can drive 3" #10 screws into pine without a pilot, which is about what the Hitachi is capable of). It also has the spindle lock feature so that it can be used manually and a variable speed trigger unlike the Hitachi, though it lacks a clutch and contains only an integral battery. To me, the Dremel driver almost seems too small, and I just prefer the Hitachi's manual screwdriver feel. But it really is a close call. I can definitely see how the Dremel's size could be a decisive advantage in many situations.
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br /Your mileage may vary according to your own preferences, but hopefully this gives you a better idea of what to expect no matter which choice you make.

I am a self employed Master Electrician and I use this tool all day long. It gets droped, stuff thrown on it in the truck. It keeps on working and working. Great tork long lasting charges. The fact that you can change your batteries is a dream. I recommend this tool highly. It is my favorite tool in my tool pouch. Buy one.

I can drive a two inch drywall screw into a 2X4 with this.. It's Great

I use the Hitachi Cordless on the job, and I really didn't know what I was missing. My productivity level has shot up 25%. My wrist's don't hurt when I get home from turning screws all day with a regular screwdriver. Makes a big difference. If your a technician like I am, I definitely recommend this product. Batteries last two weeks in between the 30 minute chargings (and you get two). WOW!!!! I also got the Hitachi 30 piece bit set, (a must have)!!!!

This is a great little cordless screwdriver. I have had the Panasonic for 3 years and the batteries have started to go out. I took them to Batteries Plus and had them redone...big mistake. This little Hitachi has a little better feel in my hand and for what I use it for has the same power as the Panasonic for less money. The little light is well not that helpful, but in all honesty I have used it a couple of times and it was ok, don't expect it to light the way though. Over all I gave it 5 stars it's a tought little driver and it comes with 2 batteries instead of one. I've used it about 10 months. Do I still use the Panasonic? Yes, but I bought a new battery for it and took the driver to work for working on PC's.

I received this as a promo bundle with a larger Hitachi 18 volt drill -- but I've found I like the DB3DL more than the 18 volter! The DB3DL is small and compact. The "high" speed on the drill is more than fast enough to drill pilot holes in drywall or soft lumber, while the "low" speed has enough torque to drive in #8 screws into pine decking. The Lithium Ion batteries have a good amount of charge and the little LED light is handy when drilling in a closet or back of a dresser.
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br /The one complaint I have is that the "low" speed is still pretty fast -- sometimes to fast to set small screws. I wish there was a variable speed trigger or a "super-slow" mode, but otherwise I'm 98% happy with this!

I bought this product as I was preparing one house for sale and buying a fixer-upper. While the screwdriver has performed admirably with many people who've borrowed it commenting on how great it is, it died just a few nights ago. The three or four times prior to it dying I had noticed that the chuck had been getting looser and that it didn't have the same amount of torque as when I bought it. The batteries were also not lasting as long. Being a technophile I understand that batteries can't last forever, but Li-Ion batteries should last for a while when they're kept at a good charge level constantly.
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br /So I'm disappointed that my trusty little screwdriver is not so trusty. To be fair, it lasted a decent amount of time through a lot of very hard work. When I didn't have my DeWalt 18v cordless drill handy for certain tasks, this screwdriver would drive drywall screws and decking screws all the way down to outlet faceplate screws. It's not a bad product, but today, for nearly the same price I just ordered a DeWalt DW920K-2 which has a variable trigger as well. I've had good experiences with my DeWalt tools and I hope the DeWalt version of this tool proves more durable.
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br /PROS: Very handy. Strong when I first bought it. Batteries charge quickly.
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br /CONS: It's dead now after 7 months. Trigger is non-variable which makes it hard to use it for more delicate situations. The LED light seems like a good idea but it's mounted on the bottom of the chuck, so it rarely shines light on the actual screw. Plastic body isn't rugged. Trigger is too easily turned on in your pocket (I know it has a lock, but who wants to keep turning the lock on and off?).

I've been very impressed with this little guy. The batteries last quite a while between charges on the low speed setting it can drive self-tapping 2.5" deck screws to the hilt without a pilot hole.
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br /I've also used the new Makita 9.something volt stick impact driver there's no comparison- the Hitachi is vastly superior cheaper. I was expecting the Makita to drive almost as well as a full size drill but it just doesn't have the torque, has only one speed- REALLYFREAKINFAST no clutch setting options. I also ran a 1989-ish Milwaukee driver it was able to out-drive the Makita- both had new, freshly charged batteries.
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br /I haven't found much use for the fast speed on the Hitachi as it can over drive a screw pretty quickly doesn't have much torque. The clutch adjustments are very close to each other so you have to make a big change if you want to drive a screw deeper, but it's hard to over-drive if you take it easy on the adjustments.
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br /The more I use this tool the more often I reach for it. I originally purchased it to use in tight spaces, but I find myself using it for heavier duty projects because it's easy to stick in a pocket have handy.
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br /My only complaint is that the light doesn't do much good- it's at a poor angle, is an orange color isn't very bright.

I just bought this cordless screwdriver and it is great. Very light but perfect for mounting equipment in racks, installing switch plates, putting on electrical connectors and a bunch of other uses. Seems to have plenty of torque for light duty applications. Highly recommended!

I've had this screwdriver for a little over 2 weeks and it's failed already! Out of the blue, there's some internal failure, either with the clutch mechanism or the internal gearing. When I try to use it, it just grinds away.
br /I've contacted Hitachi customer service for a replacement. I hope the replacement will be better than this one.

This Li-ion powered driver/drill is very nice. It came with 2 batteries and a charger. The light is very nice, the speeds are fine and I have used it for drilling also. The battery has a pretty good capacity.
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br /I replaced a nearly new Black and Decker drill with this unit. The B D had Ni-metal Hydride batteries which worked only for about a year. The Li-ion is supposed to self discharge only 6%/year if unused versus 6%/month for the Nickel metal Hydride battery. The B D is a piece of junk compared to this Hitachi.

Overall I am quite pleased with this little driver. Perfect for light duty around the house. Very comfortable grip, 2X lithium batteries and charger will insure you always have a charge.
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br /Pros: Light Weight, decent torque, 2 speeds, adjustable 2 position handle, nice little LED light, variable torque settings including drill mode. With sharp bits, the drill is actually quite handy. Used it for light duty drilling (pre-drill). Lithium-ion bat definitely a plus, no more exercising batteries, and will have a charge after sitting on the bench for a while. Would recommend this little driver to DIY's.
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br /Cons: Not the most powerful, but what do you expect from 3.6v. Sinks screws into predrilled holes well, but was working on my deck playing around and was straining to sink 2" deck screws into treated lumber (it did it, but you could hear it work, but again, this is what your 18v drill is for!). Adjustable handle doesn't lock into position. Not variable speed.
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We use these in our avionics shop for opening the black boxes (as screwdrivers). I'm bringing them in as I fade out the older Panasonic 2.4v and 3.6v Ni-Cads. We do not use them as drills and I don't know as I'd suggest that. The speed is NOT variable and I prefer my drill speed to change as I squeeze the trigger.
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br /Performance has been good. We are pleased at the speed as well as thte stylish features. Some have taken out the LED spotlight and put in UV LEDs (so they can use them to check the application of postcoat, a seal to prevent contamination, like polyurethane or varnish).
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br /They are fairly rugged, but don't survive a drop from a workbench well. We've had two that, after dropping, were intermittent at the "on/off" switch or just plain dead. One was fixed (solder joint was not making good contact) and the other a goner. Still, this doesn't keep me from buying them. Just means people need to be more careful in the future.
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br /Battery life is very good, but ALWAYS run it down or discharge it 100%. Ni-MH do not have memories (per se), but unless you run them down totally, you won't be taking advantage of the full capacity of the battery. Fortunately, two batteries are included so you can do that.
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br /Very pleased all-around. There may be better ones out there, but these meet all of our needs, especially with the LED light to illuminate "where" you are turning a screw.

Great tool, useful features and a great price. Use it straight or fold for a pistol-like grip. It is plenty powerful for everyday loosening and tightening and the little LED light comes in handy. I especially like the fact that the chuck locks once you take your finger off the Fwd/Rev switch so you can tighten or loosen by hand. The battery lasts a long time and charges very quickly. My large 18 volt unit is gathering a lot of dust now. Buy an accessory bit kit with nut drivers and various driver tips for even more uses.

Great little screwdriver, locking chuck works well, power is good. I would have liked the led to be white instead of amber, and also have a problem where the unit pivot mechanism works when I don't want it to. I would have liked a lock to prevent this from happening unless needed. I also happened to turn the led on when not needed- the switch for the led is in an overlooked place.

I'm a weekend warrior homeowner who was looking for a lighter weight cordless tool for light duty jobs around the house. I was tired of digging out my heavy duty Dewalt cordless hamerdrill/drill/driver for a small project. I was considering this Hitachi driver as well as the Bosch PS20. I couldn't decide.......so I bought them both. Amazon had a sale on the Hitachi and I got it for $50 so it was worth a try. I paid $105 for the Bosch.
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br /What I like about the Hitachi is that it has suprisingly good power and the two speed gear range is great. What I don't like is that it does not have a variable speed trigger or an electric brake (it keeps rotating after letting go of the trigger). When driving small screws you have to rely on the clutch setting to keep from overdriving. I've stripped the wood in a couple cabinets as a result because I don't always set the clutch right. If these shortcomings don't affect what others intend to use this tool for then I have to say it is a great little tool....the quality and power is super.
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br /I noticed today's pricing for this Hitachi is $78 bucks. With the Bosch PS20 at $105 I say its a no brainer, go with the Bosch. But if you are curious and catch the Hitachi on sale go for it, there's bound to be something you could use it for.

I have had this Hitachi for 2 years now, so far so good. I would have given it five stars unless I hadn't just purchased the Milwakee 4volt LION screwdriver.The Hitachi is not built as strong in the swivel as the Milwakee ( I also have the old Milwakee 2.4 volt which lacks the power of both the others). The new Milwakee also has a digital cluth and power meter. The Hitachi does have a light and a knob at the end of the handle that I miss on the new Milwakee. They both are good tools but I don't think the Hitachi is going to last as long.

We are using a lot of those around my office and everyone loves them. Note that the finish is not very durable so the paint job will wear off soon but that does not affect functionality in any way.

This is my second purchase of this item. The first one died due to a bad fall, but that's no fault of the screwdriver. The battery life and power is amazing. I mainly use this screwdriver for working on computers and it lasts me months between charges. Under heavy load, such as using it as a drill, it will drain the battery much faster. It is very light, portable, and the built in led light is a wonderful bonus.

Need a power drill that you can just grab and use? We all need a second power drill to either pre-drill a hole, or just screw something in. I put audio racks together that need a lot of screwing and unscrewing. This tool is perfect.
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br /It comes will two Li ion batteries, the charger, and a hard plastic case. I keep the charger and the case in the cabinet, and throw the batteries and the tool in my work bag.
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br /Just buy it. Great quality.

This cordless screwdriver is great. The second battery in the charger hasn't even been used yet after several weeks of typical use. Plenty of torque, the torque settings are a great idea for delicate work and the quick-change chuck fixes the "loose the bit" problem we had with our BD cordless.

I have used a number of power screwdrivers on my job. This is by far the best, very lightweight, yet solid powerful.

Used this little beast all weekend on hundreds +/- of assorted fasteners, and have not yet needed to recharge it.
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I received this tool as a Christmas gift after much research on cordless screwdrivers. I was looking for something a bit lighter and less speed/power than my 18V Ryobi. I was nervous the 3.6V may not have enough zip to do some of the jobs I planned to use this for, but I was pleasantly surprised. From putting up drywall, to replacing door hardware to small electrcal screws; it's been a great little tool. Great for pilot holes too.

I haven't had this tool very long but so far its GREAT. I've used a Milwaukee 2.5 volt tool very similar to this for years but it is almost a toy compared to the Hitachi DB3DL, its almost as though they reinvented the tool. In fact I like it so much I bought 2 more.

I have had mine 2 years and it has been fantastic! Small size makes it much easier than my old Black and Decker and the light on the end is brilliant. A few family members have requested this as a Christmas gift after using mine on several occasions.

The quality of this tool is great. Excellent torque for a 3.6v device, and its articulated head lets it get into all but the most awkward places. It is also available for pretty much indefinite use between having two batteries and each having good life. My only reservation is the presence of only one bit (a Phillips head) but this is not enough to keep me from givine 5 stars.

This is the best drill/screwdriver I've used so far. It's durable and very compact. It even has a light!
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br /I've made some good use of it. Granted, it isn't the most powerful thing ever, but for its size it's got good kick. Perfect for drywall/studs and day-to-day jobs/use.

Again, here we go. Hitachi is really building a strong reputation for quality and practical products.
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br /My friend who is a home builder recommended this little tool to me. I looked at the one he had and it looked really abused. He said, "this little thing is so tough and practical... and it keeps on working... I love it!"
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br /So, with this recommendation - and the need for another practical toy - I mean tool, I bought it and fully agree with my friend. It is incredible, and if in the need for a powerful and pracitcal drill around the house - this is the one to buy!
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Nice little power driver. Good batt life, charges quickly. I've owned a Milwakee, and a Panisonic type like this one. This is by far the best one I used to date. Those two are older technology, batt don't last as long, they go bad after a few months. I work as a field tech, and I use them every day. The Hitachi has really good power for a small driver, a locking chuck to hold the bits, and a LED light at the tip. I saw it at a local store for $95, and almost bought it. When I checked online later, I found it for $48 on Amazon. It was a no brainer, bought it that night, had it in 4 days with the free shipping. I had bought a replacement batt in the past for the other driver, cost $35. For $12 more you get a new Hitachi with 2 batt, charger, and a case. I think this is a great item, worth twice the price. I had paid $129 for the Pani, and $85 for the Millki. They don't even come close. The Hitachi design and color even makes it looker cooler, that was the thing that drew me to it first, but the perf backs it up. Only complaint is the LED is a yellow/org glow, so not as bright as white, plus you have to push the button on/off- no auto off, so the batt could go dead if not shut off. It is not even an issue, just had to find something to complain about.

I bought this from Amazon because I got tired of the self discharge on the NiMh batteries on my Ol' Milwaukee (a great screwdriver, but poor batteries). I've had it two months and I must say, other than the weird green "paint job", I LOVE IT!. The fast speed is faster then the faster speed on the Milwaukee, no self discharge problem with the lithium ion batteries and overall great performance. For around $72 I got the screwdriver, two batteries and a case (and one philips bit), which I found to be a great deal (check around; you won't find a better price). And I use it every day and have had no problems yet. Even sprang for another spare battery, just in case. I highly recommend it, if you can get past the "green flames".

With over 40 years of woodworking and home handyman experience, I have owned nearly every type and brand of cordless screwdriver ever made. I have a drawer full of useless stick drivers that I have bought or received as gifts over the years. The Hitachi DB3DL driver is a horse of a different color. This driver has power to spare and so far has handled any job I have tackled. The power delivered is amazing, especially for a 3.6 volt device, and the battery life is incredible. I plan to give a couple of these as gifts to my 2 sons and thinking about buying myself another one to keep at my model railroad club site. I highly recommend this driver to everyone who has been disappointed in the past with top brand name devices.

I bought this mainly for doing the electrical work while finishing off my basement - a lot of tightening and loosening screws on switches, outlets, fixtures, etc... (lots of twisting - but not too much torque required) I looked at other cordless screwdrivers and most were too heavy and large for what I wanted. I wanted something similar in size to a screwdriver - and this is it. Don't buy this if your looking for the power of drill - that's not what it is designed for.
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br /The screwdriver peformed flawlessly, saved me countless hours and avoided the sore wrist that comes with constantly twisting a screwdriver. The batteries lasts a long time and re-charge quickly. Aside from the electrical work I used it for - it is now the go-to tool for assembling kids toys, replacing batteries, fixing electronic devices, etc... Best money I've ever spent on a tool.

The Hitachi Driver Drill is absolutely perfect for replacing light switches, outlets and ceiling fans. With the built in yellow light, it makes it a lot easier to do electrical upgrades when the power is off. The battery seems to last forever without any lag in power.

This cordless Driver Drill is great for the price and very sturdy. I use it every day and the battery holds up on this product. Only takes one hour to charge. I liked it so much I bought another for my friend. I would recommend this product to anyone.

I purchased this product for my wife, since it appears to provide a lot of flexibility in a small and light form factor. Thus my wife doesn't need my 18v DeWalt. When we opened it and looked at it, the tool is clearly a right handed tool, based on the position of the on switch. A left hander cannot manipulate it. I contact Hitachi and they said that's all they have. We did not use the tool so it might be good if you're right handed.

This is a handy screwdiver but dont plan on useing it for anything job related. It just isnt built strong enough for the industry world

Exploded in the blender. If you want an electric screwdriver smoothie, use a Ni-Cad model.

When my old cordless screwdriver I looked for a replacement. Chose this Hitachi because of 1) Lithium power, 2) Built in LED light. Initial reactions were positive, convenient, powerful, good features. Then I used it put up a friends window blinds. Not an excessive strain, but a lot of use with the clutch on approx 12 setting. Well, the clutch failed, started to spin freely. I set the clutch on max (drill setting), still slipped. Researched warranty and fortunately it was covered. Sent it back to Hitachi (local Hitachi repair dealer had six weeks back log). Got it back "working per manufacturers spec". Just assembled TV stand. Started OK. Maybe something melted then re-solidified? But clutch now totally broke. So... I have a broken $70.00 tool and I am also out the $11.00 shipping it cost me to send it back. If I send it back again I can only expect another $11.00 wasted, based on brain dead Hitachi service.
br /Let me say I am biased against Hitachi based on previous experience. I have owned a Hitachi Boom box, Hitachi shaver, and each has failed before it's time. I will never ever ever buy anything Hitachi again, and my advice is that you shouldn't either.

You can't drive much with this drill, certainly no woodscrews or drywall screws.
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br /It's really only good for working inside a PC or other light gear with machine screws and threaded nuts/metal.
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br /I got it for free with the purchase of a Hitachi 18V drill, so I guess I can't complain too much.