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Rating from Revo9 3 Stars ()

Advantages Simple design, cuts effectively and cleanly, readily available, good for disabled or elderly

Disadvantages Hard to position can to pierce, magnetic part does not hold all cans without manual assistance

Russell Hobbs 14448 Tin Opener

The 14448 is an electronic tin opener made by popular household appliance manufacturer, Russell Hobbs. The device also features a handy knife and scissor sharpener on the back of the product. The product was a good investment and opened cans efficiently but it does take a little bit of experience in positioning the can in the right orientation for it to pierce the lid to get started. I paid £15 from Sainsbury’s and it was a good investment.
Appearance

The product is completely white in appearance with a small grey Russell Hobbs logo to the bottom of the product. The tin opener can sit upright and has a good size in that it is not too small. The product features a predominantly plastic construction, which is smooth and to a good clean finish. At the back of the product is a raised around with grooves in it for sharpening knives and scissors which was a useful touch. There is a thin white power lead which extends from the back of this which just needs a standard UK plug to operate. The front of the design at the top has a magnetic surface which can hold suitable metal tins, which then with the tin opener and motor, collectively cut a tin open efficiently. The product felt quite light to hold but was of a good sturdy nature. Overall, whilst a bit simple and plain, the product had a good functional appearance and design.
Features

As mentioned the 14448 is actually a 2 in 1 device in that it both opens tins electronically and also sharpens knives and scissor or any other bladed object. The product was advertised as hands free due to the magnetic component at the top of the opener where the tin slots under. For certain cans this holds true, but for others they are too heavy for the magnetic resistance to hold it. The product has a 68W of power which is powerful enough for it to cut cans cleanly and efficiently. The powercord at the back can also fit into a hole near the bottom which offers space saving storage and was a good finishing touch.
Durability

I’ve had the product for around 2 months now and I’ve never thus far experienced any durability problems. The plastic is tough and sturdy, the motor on board works well and has not overheated, and the magnetic part at the top has not lost any of its strength. I think RH offer a warranty as well should anything mechanically go wrong, but the product is very good and is of a high standard which you would expect from such a popular UK manufacturer.
Ease of Use

The product can cut cans easily and efficiently with the electronic motor on board but there are some problems actually getting the product to pierce a tin lid. The tin has to be in a perfect orientation and the product will then pierce the lid and you can begin the opening process. This takes a little time and experience to work out where the can would pierce most easily and can be a little frustrating at first. If you have a large heavy can, I’ve also found you need to hold it because a few times the magnet has not been strong enough to hold it without needing manual assistance.
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  • IzzyS 22/08/2011 18:44
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    Nice one. John

  • Revo9 20/08/2011 16:24

    Thanks once again for the rates and comments. I've returned all of the rates as best I can, if you haven't posted one in a while I'll be rating your older ones. Kindest regards :)

  • Nar2 20/08/2011 16:12
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    Good review but Ive never heard of a "hands free" design built into the magentic holder - certainly on the basis that it will only allow the lid to stick to the magnet does offer the "hands free" design point up to a degree - anything else and you'd need a much larger magnet to physically grab onto the whole can.

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