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could not be happier with this purchase was just about ready to pull the trigger on a refurbished unit for $10.00 less works perfectly easy to use powerful
I bought this tool,as a direct result of "Fellow Furniture Maker Envy".He's so pleased with his- he's got 3 of em.One stays in his truck - tucked behind the seat,and two(). I think I've seen other designs that use a "Ring" shaped row of LED's , and to me- that's ideal.Also- definitely purchase the Bosch Tool kit- the various bits and holders willsurely come in handy on any installation.It''s hard to believe that there's this much torque and battery life in a compacttool of this size. for the shop.I looked briefly at getting Milwaukee' equivalent device-'specially cause my local Milwaukee tool repair shop, where Ihappened to be around the Holidays, had them on display.I think this is a handy/powerful tool.I just used it to assemble a very large IKEA "Pax" wardrobe,and it preformed all of the tasks I needed it to.My only negative comment is a design flaw in the light.in that I would prefer the light to emanate from around the "chuck" area-because too often I found the light was not illuminated the screw-head,but an inch or so below.
1) I feel the Bosch is not as ergonomic as the Makitas (try holding the Bosch-----it wants to slip free from your hand because of the absence of a extended base for grip (they could have packed a bit more punch in the batteries or added something with that needed space) and a nice "slam-in-your-hand" feel with a more indented thumb/forefinger pad rest.you know.how even a Dewalt just kind of slams into your grip. my 2 Makita 18v impact drivers. I assumed a marvel this small, light, and powerful would by its very nature be designed to be right at hand,.I guess Bosch does not agree; it is even a pain to keep in a tool pouch.I can't even think of where I could put a cable tie, caribiner, etc to make this more functional.3) Have LED light stay on for a milli-second or 2 like Makita so you can inspect your work (I know; you can depress the trigger a bit just for the light but c'mon. (like Makita and how about a little chunk of plastic for a bit holder----again, like Makita.). Maybe I am biased because I have had and used extensively (dropped, smashed, etc). This Bosch I assume is meant to be coddled and gently placed in one's hand (time=$, reach into a tool box and your hand, by touch and feel alone will grab the tool that feels right, I bet the Bosch would be last or low on that list.2) VERY IMPT. INTUITIVE DESIGN is definitely not something Bosch screams to their engineers.4) Batteries last pretty well.It sits and I use it rarely, the pouch is nice though to hold other stuff (not a molded piece of plastic like every other case I toss).In conclusion, a nifty little tool, that is awkward to hold but still has me reaching for the (heavier BUT W/A BELT CLIP) Makita.Back to the drawing board Bosch. HOW ABOUT A BELT CLIP.
Working in the home improvement industry, my line of work is window and door installations. Don't get me wrong, my 18 volt Bosch is a workhorse but you can't beat the PS20 for its portability, power (impressive for a 12 volt), and battery life. It's magnetic tip keeps the screws where they belong when reaching. For residential or commercial use, you can't go wrong. Working off a scaffold with an 18 volt cordless drill is now a thing of the past. Another great Bosch product. The PS20 is a fraction of the weight of its 18 volt big brother, plus it fits conveniently in my tool pouch.
I haven't figured out yet whether it truly charges the batteries to 12 volts or only to 10.8 volts.One accessory I highly recommend is the Jack Rabbit Mag Ring (unfortunatley, not available from Amazon). It has plenty of torque, the Lithium Ion batteries don't run down between uses, and I expect them to last a long time. I have purchased at least 10 cordless screwdrivers over the years, and until recently my favorite was the DeWalt 7.2 volt model, but it uses NiCad batteries that go dead between uses and I've had to keep buying new batteries when they no longer accept a charge.I bought the 10.8 volt version of this product about a year ago and fell in love. The grip is very comfortable and not prone to pinching like the DeWalt.When they introduced the 12 volt version I just had to have it.I find it curious, though, that the charger that came with the 12 volt model says that it produces 10.8 volts. It's a very strong magnet that slips over the shaft of 1/4" hex bits and holds screws much better than any magnetic bit holder I've seen. It appears to be identical to the charger that came with my 10.8 volt Bosch.
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