ZDNET's key takeaways The new Bosch Go is on sale for $100.
It features USB-C charging, a vast improvement on the old microUSB port, plus there's a bigger battery and a ring light on the front to illuminate the workspace.
The screwdriver comes in a handy carry case with a selection of bits, so you have everything to do the job in hand. $99.98 at Amazon
Two years ago, I got myself a Bosch Go electric screwdriver. The thing was amazing; it's been on my best electric screwdrivers list ever since, and it's been working incredibly hard on countless projects, indoors and outdoors, and it's still going strong.
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Well, the old Bosch Go has gone to a new home because I've picked up a replacement -- the new Bosch Go. So, what's new that prompted me to buy one?
First, the micro USB has been replaced with USB-C. I don't know about you, but micro USB has been out of my life for a long time, and keeping track of a cable for one thing still stuck in the past was a pain. There's also a bigger battery, up to 2.0Ah from 1.5Ah, which is quite a bump and something I appreciate when I've got a long job, or forgotten to put it on charge after the last job.
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There's also a ring light on the front of the screwdriver for seeing what you're doing. In the past, I've had to fiddle with the flashlight on my phone or a headlamp. Now the light is exactly where I need it.
Bosch GO ring light is a neat feature. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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