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# 2x AAA batteries included, 10+ hrs runtime Quick-change chuck fits all 4mm micro bits Pen-size ergonomic grip for precision control Precision Cordless Electric Screwdriver #500 with Six Bits and Quick Change Chuck, Handles Difficult, Repetitive Screw-Fastening Jobs

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- **What is this?** Precision Cordless Electric Screwdriver #500 with Six Bits and Quick Change Chuck, Handles Difficult, Repetitive Screw-Fastening Jobs by general tools
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## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Bit Set:** Includes 6 precision bits (Phillips, Slotted, Torx) tailored for electronics and small devices.
- • **Effortless Bit Swaps:** Quick-change chuck compatible with all micro (4mm) bits for seamless workflow.
- • **Ergonomic Pen-Style Design:** Cushioned rubber grip and compact size let you work comfortably with ultimate control.
- • **Precision Power in Your Palm:** Super-torque motor delivers 100+ rpm for delicate screw-fastening without stripping.
- • **Cordless Freedom & Long Battery Life:** Powered by 2 AAA batteries (included) offering over 10 hours of continuous use.

## Overview

The General Tools Precision Cordless Electric Screwdriver #500 is a compact, pen-sized power tool designed for precision screw-fastening tasks on electronics and small appliances. Featuring a super-torque motor running at over 100 rpm, a quick-change chuck compatible with all 4mm micro bits, and six included precision bits, it offers cordless convenience powered by two AAA batteries with 10+ hours runtime. Its ergonomic rubber grip ensures comfort and control, making it ideal for repetitive, delicate jobs where accuracy matters.

## Description

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Review: An Excellent Hard To Find Powered Mini Screwdriver - About six years ago I found and bought my first mini powered screwdriver, a brand called the "iGo." The iGo was the same in concept as this Ultra Tech in that it was a super mini screwdriver, with small driver bits (albeit the iGo bit are not as small as the Ultra Tech). The iGo is powered by two AAA batteries. Back then the iGo was the only miniature battery powered screwdriver on the market (at least that I could find). There were plenty of large AA battery powered drivers (that use four batteries), for example Black & Decker's drivers. But those are powerful screwdrivers meant for heavy duty jobs such as inserting wood screws into hardwood. In 2004, when I was first researching and looking for a battery powered mini screwdriver, I wanted something for delicate, small jobs such as working on computers or small electronic devices. (The Black & Decker type drivers are too big, cumbersome and powerful to work on small screws, plus those powered screwdrivers don't come with bits small enough to fit into small screws.) What size screws am I talking about? Look on your netbook or notebook computer case, to see the screws I am talking about. Enter the iGo powered screwdriver. Those have served me well all these years and I am still using the original two I bought back then. (Actually, I bought five of them and gave two as gifts. By the way, geeks love these powered mini screwdrivers. My friend gave one to her sister's new husband at their wedding reception, part of a box of gifts. Everyone at the reception was asking to play with the screwdriver and he caught two of his guests trying to "forget" they had the driver, by putting it in their pockets. Fast forward to three weeks ago when I decided to see if there were any new powered miniature screwdrivers on the market. A search yielded pay dirt when I found this "General Ultra Tech Power Precision Screwdriver" (that's a mouthful but that's the official name of it). I read the description and was impressed that this was obviously a better product than my iGo (even though the iGo was only $5 per driver and it has worked flawlessly). What I liked about this General Ultra Tech is that it comes with six screwdriver bits, including two torx bits (T5 and T6 that typically fit cell phones and small electronics). The bits case has two very small flathead and two small Phillips head bits. The chuck that the bits fit into are proprietary to the Ultra Tech bits. That means the full size bits that come on bigger drivers won't fit. Besides, bits such as those on a Black & Decker driver are too big to work on small precision screws. And to be sure, a full-sized powered driver would strip screw threads, holes, or heads because there's simply too much power driving the screw. Sidenote: The iGo driver also has a proprietary chuck and bit. The iGo came with two bits, a flathead and a Phillips, that conveniently stores inside the driver, so you don't lose or misplace them. Also, the iGo bits and chuck are magnetized, a handy feature when working in tight spaces or difficult to access screw holes. (This General Ultra Tech is not magnetized.) Impressions of the Ultra tech: This is a great driver. It was a well thought out design and it's perfect for doing precision work. For example: -- You grip it like holding a pen. Because it's a small diameter device, you can hold it and easily "target" the screw you are working with. -- When using the driver your thumb is conveniently on the power switch. So you can power the switch to screw or unscrew without having to twist or contort your grip to operate the power switch. -- The driver at the base is curved inward, like many pens that advertise a comfortable grip design. So when holding the driver with your fingers it's really a natural grip. -- Lastly on the grip or feel in the hand, the driver body is 6" long and about the diameter of a U.S. dime. So when holding it, the top half rests on your hand, in between the thumb and forefinger. (This is similar to holding a pen.) This results in your being able to hold the driver firm and steady when using the driver. All in all, the form factor is a great design and pleasure to use. Now on performance. I see some people criticize this as being under powered or incapable of driving certain screws. Excuse me folks, first of all, this is for precision work, not driving bolts or screws into hardwood or metal. This driver has more than enough power to work on any electronic device's screws. If you want more power, trust me, you are going to strip the screw or female threads of whatever you are working on. True, the driver head has a slight degree of of wobble indicating that these are not machined parts, where tolerances need to be precise. If the driver contained machined parts these drivers would cost a lot more than $20 to $25. How do I know this? There's a DSLR camera CMOS sensor cleaner that kind of looks the same as this driver, it's a powered pen device that spins fibers at about 10,000 rpm. Those sensor cleaners cost about $100 minimum. Why? Mainly it's because the parts that spin or turn have to be very precise since it will be accessing the insides of a digital camera. The pen obviously contains machined parts and that's why it cost so much. There's some guy on a lathe shaping those precision parts. He has has to be paid. The Ultra Tech driver is powered by two AAA batteries. I have found on my iGo, because I am not using it that much (maybe 100 times a year) that a set of AAA batteries last me over two years. The driver is still working at that point, but just not as fast or powerful as with a fresh set of batteries. The package advertises "10+ hours of power" but I imagine that simply means that if you ran the motor for ten hours while the motor is still technically turning at hour ten, by that time the driver won't work. Obviously, at hour 7 or 8 the driving capabilities are weak or lacking torque (screw turning ability) so it's best to swap out the batteries then and not to wait until the batteries are completely dead. Bonus Tip: It's best to use rechargeable batteries in devices like this. When you feel that the driver is suffering power loss (getting weaker at driving screws) simply replace the batteries and recharge the old ones. I recommend you get Sanyo's ENELoop rechargeable batteries, by the way. IMHO those are the best rechargeable batteries on the market. (Why? Well for one thing, ENELoop batteries don't discharge much when sitting in a drawer, for example. At least not at the same rate as regular rechargeable batteries. "Screw driving"... I was very impressed. The bits are small for precision screws and detailed work. And the smallest driver bit even fit eyeglass screws!! Now that's a precision, powered screwdriver. What will keep you from doing "big jobs" with this driver is that the bits are very small, so it can't be used for screws bigger than what you see on your notebook computer, the screws that keep the case together. Bonus Tip: Do NOT use this screwdriver in powered mode to completely drive in a screw, the driver's motor is too powerful and will strip threads or the screw. When you get close to the where the screw is almost completely screwed in, gently twist the driver to manually finish the job. (When not in powered mode the driver handle "locks" the bit and you can manually turn the driver. Overall impressions: This is a great screwdriver to have in one's precision tools box. It performs very well and will make short work in removing screws in tight places or when removing lots of screws at once, such as a notebook computer case (for example, the bottom of notebook computers have anywhere from 15 to 30 screws! Who wants to loosen and tighten those with a manual screwdriver). I am so impressed I am buying a few more to give as gifts this 2010 holiday season.
Review: great powered driver, lots of bit options (read on) - First off this is actually a very nice precision powered driver. It comes with a few common bits that are very helpful to get you going. The handle and feel of the unit overall is good. those with large and small hands alike should find themselves comfortable with this device. This is a precision screwdriver, please make sure you are getting it for the right reason. this is for working on small finely details projects that. the rotational speed of the bit is not fast nor should it be, but it has some good torq, so if you are driving into a soft material make sure you stop just before the end and finish turning by hand. When not powered the bit is pretty much locked so you can tighten it down by hand without the risk of stripping anything. **Optional Bits** This was one of the biggest issues i have read when i went through the reviews, well i want to tell you all that there are lots of options and i will give you 2 VERY amazing ones right now. This driver is the "perfect' companion to the iFixit kits. Both the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit and just the iFixit 54 Bit Driver Kit come with a crap ton of bits. Actually each comes with 54. In addition the top row of bits in each kit are varies sized adapters so you can use any bits sized from 2mm up to 5mm in this precision screw driver. Buying this driver with one of those sets is really a match made in heaven. I have the pro kit and this driver and i have yet to find something i cant tackle. The battery life of the driver is pretty good too it lasts me quite a while. i haven't actually times it but others have reported ~100 hours or so and i cant disagree with that. Im currently using the supplied Alkaline batteries, and once i can find my AAA NiMH batteries i will be giving those a try. Overall this is a great driver, with no issues, regardless what others are saying. I would totally recommend this product **If this review was helpful please click the button below

## Features

- CORDLESS: Fast action super-torque drive applies more than 100 rpm that is powered by 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included).
- QUICK CHANGE CHUCK: Makes changing bits easy on this power screwdriver plus the chuck is compatible with all micro (4mm) bits.
- 6 PRECISION BITS: Comes with six popular bits: Phillips #0 and #1, Slotted 1/8 and 1/16 in. and Torx T5 and T6.
- EASY TO USE: Toggle between forward and reverse with a single slide switch.
- PEN-SIZE: Ergonomic handle design with a cushioned rubber grip lets you hold the tool like a pen for greater control or like a standard screwdriver.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002XZLTQO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,310 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #109 in Power Screwdrivers #6,019 in Industrial Hand Tools |
| Brand Name | General Tools |
| Color | Black/Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (2,134) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038728021328 |
| Head Size | 4mm or under |
| Head Style | Variety |
| Included Components | bare-tool; attachments |
| Item Dimensions | 1.13 x 5.5 x 11.25 inches |
| Item Type Name | General Tools 500 Precision Cordless Electric Screwdriver with Six Bits and Quick Change Chuck, Handles Difficult, Repetitive Screw-Fastening Jobs |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranted for workmanship and materials |
| Material Type | Plastic, Rubber |
| Model Name | 500 Precision Cordless Screwdriver |
| Model Number | 500 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Computers, Home Appliance |
| Special Feature | Electric |
| UPC | 038728021328 343538385677 343538088684 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Tools
- **Color:** Black/Gray
- **Head Style:** Variety
- **Material:** Plastic, Rubber
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it lock in the off position so you can use it to initially break a screw loose and then spin it out with power?  How does that work?**
A: No it doesn't. The gear train between the motor and the screwdriver shaft is a high reduction setup. I.e. the motor turns fast and the shaft turns slowly. Trying to twist the the screwdriver bit in either direct can be done but is fairly difficult as you are trying to spin a reduction gear in the opposite direction. In other words, trying to spin the motor and the gears at high speed meets with serious resistance. It's OK for little screws, tho', up to M3/6BA.

**Q: Does this now use 4mm bits?**
A: I received mine today, and measured the bits.  They are 4mm not 1/8".  I not that Tekton precision bits will fit, because I have those also and tried them.  I believe all of the precision bit sets I have bought, within the past year or so, are 4mm so they are all interchangeable.

**Q: does this have an adaptor that goes with it ? How do you keep it charged**
A: This tool uses two AA batteries. I do use Rechargeable batteries .

**Q: Is the thumb switch "trigger" variable speed?  Or is it either on or off?  Does it actually click on or you let go of it, will it return to off pos.**
A: No, it is only one speed with a pretty good torque however it will not strip the screws. The switch is either on or off and must be held for forward or reverse directions. Keep in mind that this tool will fit the "abcGoodefg® 45 in 1 42 Tip Precision Magnetic Bit Screwdriver Set With Extension Bar". Hope it works for you as it has for me.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Hard To Find Powered Mini Screwdriver
*by M***O on October 17, 2010*

About six years ago I found and bought my first mini powered screwdriver, a brand called the "iGo." The iGo was the same in concept as this Ultra Tech in that it was a super mini screwdriver, with small driver bits (albeit the iGo bit are not as small as the Ultra Tech). The iGo is powered by two AAA batteries. Back then the iGo was the only miniature battery powered screwdriver on the market (at least that I could find). There were plenty of large AA battery powered drivers (that use four batteries), for example Black & Decker's drivers. But those are powerful screwdrivers meant for heavy duty jobs such as inserting wood screws into hardwood. In 2004, when I was first researching and looking for a battery powered mini screwdriver, I wanted something for delicate, small jobs such as working on computers or small electronic devices. (The Black & Decker type drivers are too big, cumbersome and powerful to work on small screws, plus those powered screwdrivers don't come with bits small enough to fit into small screws.) What size screws am I talking about? Look on your netbook or notebook computer case, to see the screws I am talking about. Enter the iGo powered screwdriver. Those have served me well all these years and I am still using the original two I bought back then. (Actually, I bought five of them and gave two as gifts. By the way, geeks love these powered mini screwdrivers. My friend gave one to her sister's new husband at their wedding reception, part of a box of gifts. Everyone at the reception was asking to play with the screwdriver and he caught two of his guests trying to "forget" they had the driver, by putting it in their pockets. Fast forward to three weeks ago when I decided to see if there were any new powered miniature screwdrivers on the market. A search yielded pay dirt when I found this "General Ultra Tech Power Precision Screwdriver" (that's a mouthful but that's the official name of it). I read the description and was impressed that this was obviously a better product than my iGo (even though the iGo was only $5 per driver and it has worked flawlessly). What I liked about this General Ultra Tech is that it comes with six screwdriver bits, including two torx bits (T5 and T6 that typically fit cell phones and small electronics). The bits case has two very small flathead and two small Phillips head bits. The chuck that the bits fit into are proprietary to the Ultra Tech bits. That means the full size bits that come on bigger drivers won't fit. Besides, bits such as those on a Black & Decker driver are too big to work on small precision screws. And to be sure, a full-sized powered driver would strip screw threads, holes, or heads because there's simply too much power driving the screw. Sidenote: The iGo driver also has a proprietary chuck and bit. The iGo came with two bits, a flathead and a Phillips, that conveniently stores inside the driver, so you don't lose or misplace them. Also, the iGo bits and chuck are magnetized, a handy feature when working in tight spaces or difficult to access screw holes. (This General Ultra Tech is not magnetized.) Impressions of the Ultra tech: This is a great driver. It was a well thought out design and it's perfect for doing precision work. For example: -- You grip it like holding a pen. Because it's a small diameter device, you can hold it and easily "target" the screw you are working with. -- When using the driver your thumb is conveniently on the power switch. So you can power the switch to screw or unscrew without having to twist or contort your grip to operate the power switch. -- The driver at the base is curved inward, like many pens that advertise a comfortable grip design. So when holding the driver with your fingers it's really a natural grip. -- Lastly on the grip or feel in the hand, the driver body is 6" long and about the diameter of a U.S. dime. So when holding it, the top half rests on your hand, in between the thumb and forefinger. (This is similar to holding a pen.) This results in your being able to hold the driver firm and steady when using the driver. All in all, the form factor is a great design and pleasure to use. Now on performance. I see some people criticize this as being under powered or incapable of driving certain screws. Excuse me folks, first of all, this is for precision work, not driving bolts or screws into hardwood or metal. This driver has more than enough power to work on any electronic device's screws. If you want more power, trust me, you are going to strip the screw or female threads of whatever you are working on. True, the driver head has a slight degree of of wobble indicating that these are not machined parts, where tolerances need to be precise. If the driver contained machined parts these drivers would cost a lot more than $20 to $25. How do I know this? There's a DSLR camera CMOS sensor cleaner that kind of looks the same as this driver, it's a powered pen device that spins fibers at about 10,000 rpm. Those sensor cleaners cost about $100 minimum. Why? Mainly it's because the parts that spin or turn have to be very precise since it will be accessing the insides of a digital camera. The pen obviously contains machined parts and that's why it cost so much. There's some guy on a lathe shaping those precision parts. He has has to be paid. The Ultra Tech driver is powered by two AAA batteries. I have found on my iGo, because I am not using it that much (maybe 100 times a year) that a set of AAA batteries last me over two years. The driver is still working at that point, but just not as fast or powerful as with a fresh set of batteries. The package advertises "10+ hours of power" but I imagine that simply means that if you ran the motor for ten hours while the motor is still technically turning at hour ten, by that time the driver won't work. Obviously, at hour 7 or 8 the driving capabilities are weak or lacking torque (screw turning ability) so it's best to swap out the batteries then and not to wait until the batteries are completely dead. Bonus Tip: It's best to use rechargeable batteries in devices like this. When you feel that the driver is suffering power loss (getting weaker at driving screws) simply replace the batteries and recharge the old ones. I recommend you get Sanyo's ENELoop rechargeable batteries, by the way. IMHO those are the best rechargeable batteries on the market. (Why? Well for one thing, ENELoop batteries don't discharge much when sitting in a drawer, for example. At least not at the same rate as regular rechargeable batteries. "Screw driving"... I was very impressed. The bits are small for precision screws and detailed work. And the smallest driver bit even fit eyeglass screws!! Now that's a precision, powered screwdriver. What will keep you from doing "big jobs" with this driver is that the bits are very small, so it can't be used for screws bigger than what you see on your notebook computer, the screws that keep the case together. Bonus Tip: Do NOT use this screwdriver in powered mode to completely drive in a screw, the driver's motor is too powerful and will strip threads or the screw. When you get close to the where the screw is almost completely screwed in, gently twist the driver to manually finish the job. (When not in powered mode the driver handle "locks" the bit and you can manually turn the driver. Overall impressions: This is a great screwdriver to have in one's precision tools box. It performs very well and will make short work in removing screws in tight places or when removing lots of screws at once, such as a notebook computer case (for example, the bottom of notebook computers have anywhere from 15 to 30 screws! Who wants to loosen and tighten those with a manual screwdriver). I am so impressed I am buying a few more to give as gifts this 2010 holiday season.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great powered driver, lots of bit options (read on)
*by D***A on January 5, 2014*

First off this is actually a very nice precision powered driver. It comes with a few common bits that are very helpful to get you going. The handle and feel of the unit overall is good. those with large and small hands alike should find themselves comfortable with this device. This is a precision screwdriver, please make sure you are getting it for the right reason. this is for working on small finely details projects that. the rotational speed of the bit is not fast nor should it be, but it has some good torq, so if you are driving into a soft material make sure you stop just before the end and finish turning by hand. When not powered the bit is pretty much locked so you can tighten it down by hand without the risk of stripping anything. **Optional Bits** This was one of the biggest issues i have read when i went through the reviews, well i want to tell you all that there are lots of options and i will give you 2 VERY amazing ones right now. This driver is the "perfect' companion to the iFixit kits. Both the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit and just the iFixit 54 Bit Driver Kit come with a crap ton of bits. Actually each comes with 54. In addition the top row of bits in each kit are varies sized adapters so you can use any bits sized from 2mm up to 5mm in this precision screw driver. Buying this driver with one of those sets is really a match made in heaven. I have the pro kit and this driver and i have yet to find something i cant tackle. The battery life of the driver is pretty good too it lasts me quite a while. i haven't actually times it but others have reported ~100 hours or so and i cant disagree with that. Im currently using the supplied Alkaline batteries, and once i can find my AAA NiMH batteries i will be giving those a try. Overall this is a great driver, with no issues, regardless what others are saying. I would totally recommend this product **If this review was helpful please click the button below

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use, quick, precise and a time saver.
*by L***O on July 30, 2025*

This automatic mini screwdriver at first glance looks like one of those tools you would have little use for. Something you might toss in your toolbox or drawer and forget about. I know because that’s what I did! Then when I took on a new position as a solar equipment installer I needed a tiny screwdriver to torque these itty bitty terminal screws for 22 gauge wires. I didn’t have anything substantial, just one of those little pocket screwdrivers you find lying around. I took it to work with me and it was excellent! So easy to use, precise and pretty rugged. I have to hold these tiny 22 gauge wires in the terminal with one hand and tighten the screw with the other. This makes the frustratingly precise job so easy. Just push the switch forward or backwards to operate and it gets the screws tight. It comes with 5 precise interchangeable bits from small to tiny Phillips and flathead. Perfect for thermostat wires, electronics any tiny jobs. The batteries last a long time too and for $22, a tool that makes your job way easier is worth every penny. I had mine for years left in a drawer and have used it daily for the past 3 years without failing. I’m getting another one as a backup because my coworker always borrows it and you know how other people treat your tools! I gave it 4 stars only because I would like it better if it were made of higher impact plastic, like Polycarbonate or reinforced Nylon like what’s used for power tools. Other than that it’s a well made reliable tool.

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