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  Best item of its kind! October 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a Dremel 7.2 volt Li-Ion rechargable driver. It was OK for nondemanding applications, but any job that required more than minimal torque was more than the tool could handle. This Hitachi 10.8 volt driver, on the other hand, drives 2 inch and even 3 inch screws into studs without a whimper. I haven't used it enough yet to get a feel for battery charge longevity, but it does come with 2 Li-Ion batteries that seem to charge pretty quickly with the included charger. It is very ergonomically designed and comfrotable to hold and use.
I think Hitachi makes some of the best power tools on the market nowadays. They are not the cheapest priced items out there, but if you want quality and dependability, you need to at least consider Hitachi before you lay down your money.
Great little power tool September 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great little tool. I use to use a bigger Dewalt unit, which was nice, but bigger and heavier than needed. The Hitachi should be able to do 99% of what I did with my Dewalt. I was also impressed with how fast the batteries charge (40 minutes). The build quality seems excellent. It comes with some bits (see photo I uploaded), two batteries, charger, and a plastic case. The LED lights are a plus.
Note though, that this doesn't have two "speeds" like my older Dewalt does, having a driving speed and a drilling speed. This Hitachi may be a bit slow for drilling.
 A good little driver, but not necessarily a drill July 4, 2008
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this because I like the lithium battery technology which affords a lot of power, long battery life, and good value for a very compact unit. Do not purchase this, however, if you are expecting a normal cordless drill because this unit does not have a Jacobs type chuck for inserting drill bits. As long as you plan to use it with typical driver bits, you will like it. If you are planning on using it as a normal drill with normal drill bits, you won't!
Hitachi wonder drill June 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a wonderful drill! Fits the hand wonderfully, fits easily into my tool belt and powerful enough to get the job done. Great tool at a good price - you won;t be disappointed!
Very pleased on the quality of this product. June 25, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this item, after going to the "Orange" and "Blue" brick and mortar stores, looking to replace my aging Panasonic 9.6V impact driver. I looked at all the other Lithium-Ion based ones in the same voltage class, disliking the Bosch and Milwaukee due to grip size (width), the Skill for lack of an extra battery, the new 12V Ryobi (no clutch), and wasn't going to wait for the upcoming Makita. One other factor I looked at in buying a new drill/driver, was the other tools available/upcoming and a heavy sway for me was their new Saw based on the 10.8V system. It doesn't sound like much, but my job as a computer tech/network engineer, I only need a lighter duty reciprocating saw to cut holes in floor tiles and to cut down telco racks.
So far it has been quite useful in reconfiguring server cabinets, putting a car stereo in my Jeep, and for drilling 1/2" lag bolt holes in some stairs. It isn't a power house, but wasn't purchased to be one. I was actually surprised by the quality of the product and have to say that the 1/4" hex adapter has very little slop and what minor drilling I have used it with, was very little "walk" with the bit I used to for the stairs mentioned above. The length of run time with the Li-Ion packs has been a real bonus. Where removing and reinstalling the myriad amount of screws and bolt to install server gear, I used only 1 charged pack for almost the whole day. The LED ring is pretty useful as well. Working under the dash of my Jeep, I didn't have to balance a flashlight on my chest or worry about ripping a headlamp off my head. The hard case is really nice, yet I find that most situations, I drop the drill, with an attached battery, and a Picquic bit pack, into my notebook case and have a go-to tool available wherever I am working.
My only non-issue really is the 21 torque settings, superfluous in practice, since I have only used 4 (3, 9, 15, and drill) and can't foresee using anymore.
I hope their flashlight and impact driver become available soon (am about to pull the trigger on the saw) and I will have my "whole" set.
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