Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver

Here's what I like about this electric screwdriver:

1. Unlike most Black & Decker electric screwdrivers, this uses four standard AA batteries. This means that you don't have to worry about using B&D re-chargeables that are always dead when you need them. I load mine with Eneloop low-discharge rechargeable AA's, which retain their charge for up to a year. When they go dead, I just replace them with another set and I can continue using it.

2. It is smaller than other B&D electric screwdrivers.

3. It has a manual mode that allows you to use it as a regular screwdriver.

4. You can switch the bit from flathead to phillips.

You can get this one from Wal*Mart for $8.90 only. It's doesn't have strong torque but sufficient for light household tasks. I like this one instead of other cordless screwdriver because I can use my re-chargeable AA batteries. I hate those costly proprietary re-chargeable batteries. For $8.90, I am really happy with this purchase.

This is a nice electrical screwdriver. I like the manual mode, in case I need to exert more torque than the motor can drive. The RPM speed is a little slower than I expected. The only shortcoming for this screw driver is lack of the storage for the various screw bits. It shouldn't be that hard to add a small hook of some sorts to attach the various bits so the bits don't get lost when you need them.

For many years I have resisted a cordless, and after buying and using this screw driver I am sorry I waited so long. In a current project it has saved me loads of time and wrist turning. I saw it at Target, packaged as AS603 but when I brought it home and looked at the instructions it was the AS 600. One of the best $10.50 tools I ever bought!!

It does what it claims to, but could be more powerful and maneuverable. No regrets on the purchase, but I'm sure there are better options.

Very useful for light work. I like how the switches are positioned and in seems to be running a long time on the first set of batteries.

This is a totally acceptable screwdriver for the price. The power is decent, and it feels reasonably solid, if just the tiniest bit wobbly. The bit included is phillips on one side and flathead on the other. The grip is rubber and feels secure in your hand.

The screwdriver includes four double A batteries -- so there's no need to rush out right away and buy them.

I was a little disappointed with the product because I thought it would have more power. I tried using it a couple of times, but the drill bit just spun without tightening the screw. It required A LOT of pressure to get the screw to move, and I could have put that much pressure into it and done it myself.

This is quite a powerful cordless screwdriver, not the strongest on the market, but it is a lot more efficient than working with a manual screwdriver until your hands are blistered. Probably not powerful enough for professional use, but every kitchen drawer should have one. Puts the "power" into "girl power"

This is a totally acceptable screwdriver for the price. The power is not great -- I was putting up some shelves and couldn't get screws into the wooden studs at all. I had to put it in manual mode. Manual mode is pretty good -- it feels reasonably solid, if just the tiniest bit wobbly. The bit included (phillips on one side and flathead on the other) is easy to use. The grip is rubber and feels secure in your hand.

The screwdriver includes four double A batteries -- so there's no need to rush out right away and buy them. Overall, I would say spend a little more money and get something with more torque. But if you need something cheap for light chores, this will suffice.