> sonic screwdriver - A fairly common tool in the 25th century, although
> the consumer models only turn threaded fasteners and have a penlight function;
> they can't... you know, scan for lifeforms or remote-control time machines or
> repair barbed wire or etc. etc. etc.Considering that the sonic screwdriver didn't even have a penlight when it was introduced, I'm inclined to believe that the Doctor's sonic screwdriver is not exactly standard issue at this point.
Peter Eng
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