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X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black

X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black

Item: 330243    Model: 1730

X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
2.0stars
( 25 reviews)
  • For moderate office use
  • Color black
  • Unique stand up design takes up less desk space, just plug it in
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For moderate office useColor blackUnique stand up design takes up less desk space, just plug it inEachElectric Pencil SharpenerFor moderate office useColor blackUnique stand up design takes up less desk space, just plug it inX-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Blackhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0148722_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0148722_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0148722/X-ACTO-Vortex-1730-Electric-Pencil-Sharpener-Black/product_330243X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black2.025
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X-ACTO Vortex 1730 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
 
2.0

(based on 25 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (17)

28%

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 (15), Business (7)

Most Helpful 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.

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Most Helpful 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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1.0

Do not waste your money

By unhappy

from Henderson,NV.

About Me Midrange Shopper

This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

Cons

  • Flimsy Construction
  • Inefficient
  • Unreliable

Best Uses

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

    20 pencils done and won't shave to the lead. Only good for a paper weight.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Awful Pencil Sharpener

    By chance

    from chatham, new jersey

    Pros

    • None

    Cons

    • Cheaply Made
    • Dulls easily
    • Messy

    Best Uses

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

      Staples needs to stop carrying the product. The motor is very weak and loud. I typically spend about 2 minutes trying to sharpen one pencil. Results are uneven and jagged. Sad that it can't perform the only thing it's built for...sharpening pencils!!!!!

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      horrible, especially for the price

      By pigeon feet

      from San Francisco, CA

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Cheaply Made
        • Dulls easily

        Best Uses

        • Home

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

        I had to twist the pencil around, maneuver it around, so that it could get a decent edge (when the sharpener was new). Now, after about 25 pencils, the motor is still running, but it does not sharpen- meaning I have been trying to sharpen just one pencil, so far it's been 5 minutes of doing this, and its about half way sharpened. This sharpener disappoints me.

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        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        stinks

        By Jen

        from Bridgeport, CT

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Pros

        • It's black

        Cons

        • Flimsy

        Best Uses

        • Home use

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

        I hate this pencil sharpener. I've had it for about 8 months and it stinks. The motor runs, the pencil fits in and everything, but the results are very unsatisfactory: the pencil point breaks 60% of the time; you end up with just a wood (no lead) point 20% of the time; the pencil looks sharpened, but the lead ends up falling right out when you try to write with it 10% of the time; the pencil comes out with a dull point 7% of the time; and you get a decent point 3% of the time. Not what I expected when spending over $30 on a pencil sharpener. Dissapointing, frustrating junk.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Wasted Money

        By Ann

        from NW PA

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Pros

          Cons

          • Difficult To Use
          • Does not sharpen well
          • Eats the wood
          • Sharpens unevenly
          • Takes too long

          Best Uses

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

            This sharpener is not used daily. I rarely use pencils, but when I need a pencil I need a sharp one. This X-acto is wrongly named. In fact, I find most electric AND manual sharpeners are of shoddy quality. It seems the manufacturers are bound and determined to offer what appeals to the eye but the inner workings are JUNK.

            • Primary use:
            • Business

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