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Review: Bosch PS10 I-Driver

By limiting the I-Driver’s torque output electronically, Bosch gets rid of the bulky mechanical clutch that keeps other models out of tight spaces. Small as it is, it’s no lightweight: it drove 279 1-inch wood screws on a single charge – more than any other driver in our test group. Its soft-start feature, which ramps […]
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Rating:

9/10

WIRED
Large, comfortable trigger. Variable speed. Removable battery. Quick charger actually charges the battery in 15 minutes, even immediately after a complete discharge.
TIRED
High price. Fat-barreled handle is too big for small hands.

By limiting the I-Driver's torque output electronically, Bosch gets rid of the bulky mechanical clutch that keeps other models out of tight spaces. Small as it is, it's no lightweight: it drove 279 1-inch wood screws on a single charge - more than any other driver in our test group. Its soft-start feature, which ramps up speed slowly no matter how quickly you mash the trigger, felt strange at first but kept us from stripping stubborn screws.