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Yes, there is room for improvement in the design. My co-worker bought a new Bosch, very small & light weight but still too big to keep in a tool pouch. Just have a little patience to get used to it so that you can use it to it's greatest advantage. The high speed setting is very fast for removing & inserting screws, and the lower speed is good if you need more torque. I was looking at the Milwaukee with vari-speed for well over $100 and just couldn't justify the purchase. For example, the forward/reverse switch is on the side instead of the top. I haven't had any problem with bits falling out as some reviewers reported, and also, haven't had any problem with the tool folding when it wasn't supposed to.
If I want to tighten a screw more than the clutch allowed, I just turn the tool like a regular screwdriver and I'm done. My combination bit (straight/Phillips head) fits nicely in the Hitachi & it's a breeze to switch it around from one type to the other.The tool is small enough to fit in my tool pouch and overall, it's an amazing, powerful, convenient little tool. It is an amazing tool. Then, I bought a Black and Decker screwdriver that worked fine, but the batteries were dying and the model is discontinued. His Bosch won't take a combination screwdriver bit without buying an extra adapter. If you set the clutch to a reasonable number, you don't really need the variable speed.
That takes getting used to, but not a major problem. If you're a pro, I think you'll really like it. I've used a Skill screwdriver for years until I couldn't get replacement batteries anymore. Finally, I got the Hitachi DB3DL 3.6 Li-Ion. It has a trigger lock on the top which I don't seem to need.
So for, this screwdriver has performed well. Needed a lightwieght screwdriver to be used for daily benchtop electronics assembly. Many of the other drivers available were either too heavy (batteries) or could not be well operated in a vertical grasp.
And recently when i was replacing some outdoor floodlights i dropped the Hitachi from a one-story heighth into the grass and the hinge broke. However the second began doing it within a year. This Hitachi screwdriver would be perfect with rigid components, but until then i'll replace with a Dewalt or Bosch. i purchased the Hitachi after reading initial reviews and quickly fell in love with it. After a few weeks of light use it began slipping out of gear and grinding so i replaced it with another thinking the fault was limited to my first. It still works but is now taped into a straight, fixed position.
When I first bought it I was thrilled,so much I bought 2 more.I got them reconditioned for $50.00 which was a bargain.It was the first driver I had with a LED which was very helpful.I use it for work,removing screws in appliances.The high speed 600RPM is great and the Battery lasts a long time.Eventually I was less impressed though.Out of the 3 I bought,I had to fix 2 of them for pinched wires inside,and 2 of the 3 LED's stopped working.
I highly recommend this cordless driver. This little guy is exactly what the doctor ordered for a compact workhorse doing small jobs around the house. I was pulled to it due to it's slim profile and the major advantage of being Li-Ion. I only wish it had a wall mount/charger to make easier to grab, going into a case can be cumbersome when you want to grab it and fix something quick. I had been looking for a replacement for my old Craftsman electric screwdriver that was a workhorse on dozens of projects through the years. I saw this Hitachi in the stores but it was at that time over priced but then the pice came down. I have my own business and it works execellent for all those misc things that have to be fixed, fastned, or drilled.
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