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X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black

X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black

X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
2.0 stars
( 24 reviews)
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  • For moderate office use
  • Color black
  • Unique stand up design takes up less desk space, just plug it in
  • Easy-to-open shavings receptacle
  • X-ACTO precision steel cutters with solid zinc carriers

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Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
 
2.0

(based on 24 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (16)

29%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sleek design (9)
  • Durable (5)
  • Time-saver (4)

Cons

  • Difficult to use (9)
  • Flimsy (6)
  • Not durable (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (18), Budget shopper (6)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (14), Business (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Not bad!

Works like a champ in the classroom, hasn't "frozen up" (or overheated) yet, and that's saying a lot in a math classroom! However, the reservoir for shavings needs to b...Read complete review

Works like a champ in the classroom, hasn't "frozen up" (or overheated) yet, and that's saying a lot in a math classroom! However, the reservoir for shavings needs to be emptied quite often and is kind of a pain to empty. You have to dump the "bucket" part, then kindof scrape out the "tunnel" type part that leads to the bucket. Messy.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE

This sharpener (not stapler) was completely disappointing. Our main complaint is that it sharpens unevenly -- we get a point of wood, not pencil lead (see pictures). VERY disappointed in this ...Read complete review

This sharpener (not stapler) was completely disappointing. Our main complaint is that it sharpens unevenly -- we get a point of wood, not pencil lead (see pictures). VERY disappointed in this product. Don't know if I can trust this brand again.

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4/10/2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE

By Tangi

from Boise, ID

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

    Cons

    • Difficult To Use
    • Loud
    • Sharpens unevenly

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use
    • HomeWork

    Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

    This sharpener (not stapler) was completely disappointing. Our main complaint is that it sharpens unevenly -- we get a point of wood, not pencil lead (see pictures). VERY disappointed in this product. Don't know if I can trust this brand again.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    2/24/2008

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    DO NOT GET THIS SHARPENER!!

    By Jacob Thomas

    from New York

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Breaks Pencil

    Cons

    • Difficult To Use
    • Flimsy

    Best Uses

    • I'm an Illustrator

    Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

    This is the worse [*]sharpener I've ever dealt with! I am going to back to the store and try to get my money back. The thing broke the tip of my pencil right off the bat and I could not get it out. The sharpener rotates in a weird way so that destruction of your pencil is almost almost certain. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. It's flimsy as [*]and makes the worst sound while sharpening your pencil. Im [*]off about the 4 star rating that got me to buy it in the first place! DO NOT GET THIS SHARPENER!!

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    4/21/2008

    (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Poor

    By dull pencil

    from Charlotte, NC

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Does not sharpen
      • Flimsy

      Best Uses

      • Paper weight

      Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

      Doesn't work ... at all. Complete waste of time and money.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      7/17/2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      terrible

      By kp

      from cleveland ohio

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Pros

      • None

      Cons

      • Doesn't work properly

      Best Uses

      • Maybe as a paperweight

      Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

      Worthless. Makes screeching noise when a pencil is inserted, until it grinds to a stop and won't rotate the blade at all. The unit shakes so the pencil doesn't stay stable. If you manage to sharpen the pencil, half the point will be wood--- it doesn't sharpen the point straight AT ALL.

      I will be returning this to the store tomorrow (I've used it on 5 pencils, thinking I was doing something wrong. I wasn't. It's just a terrible appliance.) This product is so bad, I won't even consider replacing it with another X-acto model.
      I wish there was an option to leave NO stars. It got one because the form won't let me keep it blank.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      6/20/2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Not bad!

      By MathNerd

      from Augusta, GA

      About Me Value Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to use
      • Sleek Design

      Cons

      • Fills up too quickly

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use
      • School

      Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

      Works like a champ in the classroom, hasn't "frozen up" (or overheated) yet, and that's saying a lot in a math classroom! However, the reservoir for shavings needs to be emptied quite often and is kind of a pain to empty. You have to dump the "bucket" part, then kindof scrape out the "tunnel" type part that leads to the bucket. Messy.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      10/24/2007

      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      One sharp sharpener

      By Lar the carpenter

      from St. Helens, OR

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Improves Organization
      • Sleek Design
      • Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use

        Comments about Elmers X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

        Fast and efficient. Easy to use.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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