Customer Reviews
Very Good Long Lasting Tool - Read the Instructions 
2008-05-29
I don't really know how long I've owned this tool... at least since 2002. It has worked faithfully within its limitations. It's not a full powered drill/driver. If you try to push it too hard, it will stall. However, within the realm of the average home project, that is EXTREMELY hard to do. I've used it to assemble furniture and install locks, deadbolts, blinds among many other projects over the years. It's worked as a drill, screwdriver, and nut/bolt driver. Just recently, the battery failed to hold a charge. I didn't want a different tool and the new ones look like they don't include the tape measure, so I went on the hunt to figure out if I could change the battery. And despite many reviews to the contrary, I could. The Black and Decker website doesn't make it easy but if you scroll to the bottom and click on manuals or parts, you can access dewaltservicenet which provides information on parts and service for Dewalt, Delta, Porter Cable, and yes Black and Decker. You can order online, but the postage and handling is a killer. Or if you are as fortunate as I am, you can make a quick trip to your local service center and pick up a new battery. The new battery went in a lot easier than the old one came out, but I am now back up and running with my PD600. Don't hesitate to buy this tool. Be sure to read the instructions concerning charging the battery. They instruct you to unplug the charger before removing the cord from the tool, not operating the tool while it's plugged in, and other little tidbits that may have helped some other reviewers have as long and successful experience with their tool as I have had and continue to have with mine.
Powerless 
2008-05-17
I should've known that 6 volts was too little, but I had no idea how powerless this cordless screwdriver is. Can't even drill a screw into the wall (plain old drywall) with it--it was easier to do it by hand!
far from really good 
2008-05-13
Negatives
a) Black & Decker typical quality, that is rather plasticky. Skimpily rubberized which is a major problem for setting torque (very hard to turn) and unpleasant as far as general handling is concerned (even cheap manual screwdrivers come fully rubberized these days).
b) I have a big 18V cordless with something like 23 torque positions that are easy to set. The most sensitive is gentle enough to use on electronic components, the minimal torque setting on this unit is so high it will crack most wall switchplates. Plus turning that torque collar is a major effort.
c) quick connect system (push a ring to insert/remove bits) on this unit is a really bad idea IMO. Most units out there use magnets or friction (or spring) holding arrangements that are faster, simpler and far more flexible. Quick connect system on this unit WILL NOT hold short bits, you will have to buy special "long shank" bits or use extension pieces. [...]
d) the unit is way too big, ungainly really.
e) No 90° configuration.
f) the manual for my unit and some reviewers here talks about a built-in tape measure. This is not true anymore, no tape measure in the current unit.
g) power supply not universal i.e. 110V only
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Positives
a) surpisingly light for its size
b) more powerful than most
c) built in light included, marginally useful though
d) two speeds
e) inexpensive
Battery woes 2008-04-27
I have had this device for about a year. Its battery cannot hold a charge. The drill is never functional when I want to use it. I have to plan several hours ahead. Whoever schedules a pick-up-and-use tool 6 hours ahead? The only option would be to leave it plugged in all the time. I do not fancy that. Am I missing something? Otherwise it works well. However, I can only recommend the drill to those who are going to use it every couple of days - before the charge drains.
Cool one of a kind screw driver with a few flaws short of perfect 
2008-04-06
Very neat screwdriver with the right idea but needs some work. Weight is a bit heavy and can only be locked into like three positions. Should have more lockable position like 5 or 6 in my opinion as the 3 lockable positions are so close that the angle is almost the same. Doesn't even lock in a 45 degree. Should lock at that and more positions. The light feature comes in handy. Alone thing is it is a very dim orange amber color light. Should of made it a brighter whiter light or use two bulbs instead of just one. I like the two built in screw bit holders at the top which is very handy. The quick release system and the screw driver and drill switch is handy and useful as well. All in all a very good device with some needed improvement. For the $20 bucks I paid you can't find a better deal at that price at any store.
Good Quality Product 2008-07-07
This is a Good ,strong ,lightweight drill with a light at the front shining on the work-area ,the battery holds a charge very well and this little Guy has some power ,actually plenty for around the house / light-job usage. Well built,sturdy - Good Purchase !!!
Versatile tool 
2008-07-05
Although a bit large, this screwdriver is capable of a multitude of tasks. It has good torque, and with the right attachments, it also works well as a nut driver or a light duty drill. It does come with one drill bit, along with a flat head and phillips head bits. The ability to adjust the angle of the head and the small light are pluses. Mine didn't have the built-in tape measure as advertised, but I don't think it would be very useful anyway.
junk 2008-06-30
Thought it looked versatile so I bought one. Bad decision. The batteries are weak and don't hold a charge. Called B&D, they sent me a new one. Same thing, lucky to drive 5 screws. I even bought new nicad batteries and replaced them. Same thing, maybe a design flaw? I'm shopping for a new one now. I'm finding that manufacturers try to save money on batteries and the tools suffer from it. So far, Makita batteries are the only ones I'd recommend.
LOVE IT!!! LOVE IT!!! LOVE IT!!! 2008-06-13
I can't say enough wonderful things about this screw driver. As my first major tool purchase, I thought it looked to goo to be true. It's easy to use, even for a non-handy person as myself. The flash light is cool. The bending aspect makes reach or weird angles hassle free. It stores all it's parts and even has a tape measure!
The battery lasts so incredible long I've only had to charge it once in the past year. (Of course that is user dependent).
The only thing that would make this better is if came in different colors!
Nice little drill ! 2008-06-08
This tool is handy for the obvious reasons. But even more so for the reasons you don't know until you have used it in real world circumstances. I have built a day-home for my bearded dragon using 2x4's , 3 inch and 1 inch drywall screws. This little devil did the job and then some. I have used it in a bathroom renovation, to scab in board between floor joists and to install a storm door. I have heavy duty tools, and quite honestly, the PD600 can stand side by side for small and medium chores. Some balk at the integral battery ( 12.95 replacement at WWW.DEWALTSERVICENET.COM )but the fact is, if you charge it right and use it often, the battery will last for a good while. By good while, I mean several years if treated well. It is what it is, so I challenge anyone to find a better tool for the price and purpose. Compare the specs with small voltage drivers from milwaukee or panasonic, etc.... You will begin to see the utility in this little devil, for a quarter the price of one of the mentioned units. Just don't expect the neat little carry case or the smallish torque of one of those 100.00 jobs from the likes of Panasonic or Milwaukee. If you own a home, get one and use it.....often !!!
