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Sarah Palin would love this drill, we’re sure of it. It’s got the need for speed, incredible battery life and is tough as nails. Too bad is can’t speak for itself.

The Bosch PS30-2A handles like a big drill, just a lot smaller and lighter. At 12-volts, it’s being compared by many to beefier 18-volt drills, which is a major accomplishment and compliment.

It’s got a 3/8-inch single sleeve chuck which is perfect for all those small and medium drill jobs. It will run down small finishing screws into cabinetry flush every time with it’s adjustment clutch. It comes with a 20-position clutch, an LED light, and comes with two Litheon batteries as well as a true 30 minute charger.

Standout: It’s torque. Bosch swears the PS30-2A has “2.2 times more torque than the competition,” and it appears they’re right. WIRED magazine says in their tests it had the “second-best torque of the group (of four) at 220 inch pounds,” which helps them to have named it their ‘Editor’s Pick’ versus Ridgid, Craftsman and Hitachi models.

It’s got good heft and balance despite it being lightweight and compact. It fits the hand nicely and provides a secure grip. Will it replace your higher-volt power drills? No, but it will do 90 percent of all the jobs around the house and come back begging for more.

Buy for $129 from Amazon