This looked like a good place to post this question.
Now to clarify I mean a well built swappable set that has all the tips I will ever need. The reason why I'm asking is, I'm just getting into building, repairing, so on so forth and up until this point I've just been using a standard magnetic 10 screw driver set.
First time posting, sorry for any mistakes and although English is my first language I suck at it so sorry for poor grammar.
I use a set of interchangeable screwdrivers by Wiha here at work. They are pretty solid, but pricy though. Google "Wiha Slot/Phil/Torx Screwdriver Set Reversible 9 Pc". I think they are around $70.
The question is what is your budget? If you want something good go with HAZET/FAMEX/GEDORE like these Hazet 805/7 / Hazet 808/7. But i don't know if you can get these brands in America.
I have been working in warranty computer repair over 5 years and Apple doesn't require you to use them but it is their recommended set is the Wiha tools. Very well built tools, nice comfortable handles and easy to use. A popular set among many of the techs I worked with was this one from Lowes. At $45 US it has just about every tool you will need in a computer and then some. What we liked about this one is it has what you need to work on desktops as well as laptops and other small electronics.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_123313-86580-SF11_4294936478__?productId=1206013&Ntt=precision&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_price%7C0%26Ntt%3Dprecision%26page%3D1&facetInfo=
the tool set from ifixit.com looks pretty nice.
I have purchased several of their tools before and I will tell you if you get theirs. They have 2 models of most of their tools a "basic/economy" tool and a "Pro" tool. Spend the extra if you can for the Pro tool. They are better engineered, shafts are straight and balanced. I have had several of the cheaper ones where the handle and shaft are not straight, but I bought it for $4 instead of $15.
Wiha Stubby!
Or they do an insulated longer shank one (i much prefer small stubby driver as they slip less) but I would really recommend going insulated or ESD coated if your going near anything electrical.....But, any Wiha set in your budget will be a good option!
I used these the last time I tore my machine apart and they worked fine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HMOEP6/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BXMKDS/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ok thanks everyone I will have a look at all of the sets.
Edit
After looking around I'm going to get this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-iFixit-Pro-Tech-Toolkit-/261391385240?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cdc240298
i use tools every day so i spend a lot on my tools, but this set is pretty nice. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=643956&PartNo=PTB32K&group_id=681244&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
along with this http://store.snapon.com/Standard-Handle-Screwdriver-Ratcheting-Magnetic-Standard-Orange-8-3-4--P634146.aspx
......but that's is full of cheap parts for fixing Apple products and MP3 Plyers, and phenomenally over priced for what screwdrivers you get!
US $164.98????????????? are you insane?
Something like this is all you will ever need and its only $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16899261004
dont be a tool fool
Should I assume that Wiha drivers are magnetic unless stated otherwise? I'm looking at a particular set and they look great but magnetic is useful for taking apart laptops and such.
Set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004S6S4LE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p60_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1BYY71RG7MT512GJBM9P&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294
PS. Sorry for reviving this thread.
Get yourself a good 30 piece screwdriver set. Get some of those really small screwdrivers as they can come in useful on notebooks and ultrabooks, also get yourself a torx t6 and up screwdriver because on modern ultrabooks and macbooks, torx screws are becoming more popular.
