Today we’ll take a closer look at the new item in our catalog - a screwdriver Xiaomi Wowstick 1fs. An element of style, or an excellent working tool?
Despite the loud name in the catalogue, the box with the screwdriver is not marked with company logos. This is because it was made to order at a third-party enterprise, and apparently, it is an experiment in the unknown for Xiaomi market sectors.
This product is the brainchild of another Chinese startup starting its activities with the help of Xiaomi. What is so amazingly startup-fashionable about this WOWStick?
First of all, organization and style. The screwdriver is packed in a non-marking case made of matte plastic. I assure you, I am not the only one who has never seen such cases for tools.
No hinges, no fragile fastenings - the two halves of the case are held on by powerful magnets. You can open it with one hand, but the strength of the magnets will not allow the box to fall apart even in a crowded backpack.
Just Cupertino style - both outside and inside. “It” looks like anything but a tool. However, before us is a screwdriver, 6 bits and an extension cord.
The set is as follows: PH000 and PH1 (large and small “cross”); T3 and T6 (flat), SL1.5 and SL 3.0 (star). The largest number of required bits is covered. Initially, an additional set of battles was planned for the screwdriver in a separate case, but it is not available for sale. And why? Ordinary bits from almost any miniature set are perfect for it. Well, you can make the case yourself.
The bits and extension are held on by magnets. The fastening is quite strong - it twists without breaking. But a force of 3 N*M is only enough to disassemble small devices. Still, WOWStick is positioned as a screwdriver for a stylish geek - or even an applomaniac. Goes well with a MacBook, right? In addition, the screwdriver performs well even without a motor engaged, exclusively in mechanical lever operation.
Control is carried out using a swing on the body - we twist it up, down we unscrew it.
During operation, a weak ring light turns on. It doesn’t hurt your eyes, it shines exclusively on the place of work.
In order to access the battery compartment, you need to unscrew the back cover using a coin or your fingernails (if they are strong).
For error-free installation, the polarity is indicated directly on the housing. The batteries use 2 batteries or AAA batteries. The developers claim that this is enough for continuous operation of the accessory for 8 hours.
The device is powered by two AAA batteries. As the developers write, it will last for 8 hours of continuous “unscrewing”. I haven’t planted mine yet; I simply don’t have that many screws).
The screwdriver is easy to use and the thickness is comfortable. A little thicker than a good pen, but can be held like a pen if desired. I've always dreamed of such a grip when working with small electronics. Materials, quality of bits, stability of operation - everything is at the highest level. The only thing is that it seems to me that when assembling cases, such a screwdriver may be too long.
A great souvenir. And even if it doesn’t arrive before February 23rd, girls, take my word for it: it’s better to show a screenshot of the order for this excellent screwdriver than to give gifts that are useless for household use. In addition, WOWStick 1fs currently has a coupon discount WowstickS. The cost of this accessory is only $33.99!
