How does this differ from the Connoisseur's Compact Wine Opener, also by Brookstone, other than that it is half the price?
1582619
It is the same product. The Brookstone web site lists the same Model Number as Amazon has for this one (511048). The Brookstone store gives this a 60 day guarantee.
1582620
I have not experience the Connoisseur's wine opener but we have had many "rabbit" openers in the past which were very cumbersome. This one is a breeze!
1582621
I have owned both this opener and the connoisseurs coach opener, this one is easier to use and lasts longer. I have one that is 10 years plus old.
1582622
If I recall correctly, this one is part mental and the other was all plastic. Plus, the other had poor reviews and this one was reviewed well. I does work well.
901891
I was a newbie and purchased the Premium kit over one and a half years ago. I don't know the difference between the two however, the Premium Kit still meets all my wine making needs. (Start small and expand as needed.) Best of luck.
568660
They are both made by faber castel and I find absolutely no difference in the two. They both work beautifully plus these are cheaper which is nice:)
673105
Try a google search for Homeimage electric wine bottle opener hi-36mi. Should give you some options.
1094895
I am curious, too. The price is $13 more, for what seems like the identical product.
885833
It works very well. I purchased my first one in California and gave the second one to a relative. If it broke I would request a replacement. All you do is what the other reviewers say, pressed down slighthly holding all around it. Turn it around and lift. Then you remove the foil top and open the cork with your favorite wine cork opener.
891933
Usually it is cheaper, but the price might have gone up temporarily because they were running low on stock. They are actually the same package, but the one sold by Amazon is "frustration free" because they are able to inspect the packaging to determine if it meets their standard for easy opening. Even though it is the same package, they can't vouch for what is being sold by 3rd parties.
162518
I found only a price difference. This tool was priceless!!! I used mine for my entire house, my friend used it for two rooms and my neighbor is using it now for his house and cant say enough good things about it. Money well spent!! I hope this helps.
1520357
I am a personal chef, and when my 20 year old immersion blender gave up, I went searching for a modern affordable unit. I purchased the bamix and it was good, but then I read the consumer reports reviews on the miallegro tutti. I returned the bamix, bought the miallegro and we've been buddies ever since and at a fraction of the price. For those of you who complained about it falling apart, I have not had any problems and it works like a dream. Hands down the better of the two and at a lower price.
2263179
The difference appears to be volume. The item listed here is one pint (smaller & lower price). The item you're comparing it to is one quart (larger & higher price).
613832
So far we have opened mostly White Wine and a couple of Reds....It's an "equal opportunity" wine opener!
347877
I'll try! My original classic grater seems to have been different than what is offered now. It had a reversible handle (so it was easier for lefties) and I'm pretty sure it had two barrels, however, it was new 10 or so years ago and I think I purchased it at a Pampered Chef party...perhaps they have a special design. It looks to me like the main difference between the classic and restaurant style offered on Amazon is the size of the hopper and the bulk of the plastic it is made from. I went with the restaurant style for exactly those two reasons...we like a lot of cheese AND we use it a lot. The original grater was great (pardon the pun) but the handle did eventually break. It's just a few dollars more and well worth it. In my experience they are only good for hard cheeses and chocolate...I think that is what they were designed for. One hint, if you are grating and there is still cheese in the hopper, but it seems like it's not working efficiently...open the hopper and turn the cheese over so it's grating against a flat edge instead of a rounded one and viola! it's cranking out the grated cheese like crazy. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
2013198
Yes, this is by far the best wine opener on the market. Have given it many times as a gift and it is loved by everyone.
1336302
I think you may have more success with the Jorgensen pill popper selling for $3.99 in this case. I do love the popper you are interested in because it does have a slightly larger opening and expels the pill better than the Jorgensen piller in most cases. Half pills are problematic in all pullers.
2091968
it's a 1 year limited warranty but i had my first one about a year & 1/2, so i think it depends on how often it is used, i use mine frequently ! i backed up my last order as it's the best wine opener i've found ( so far :)
844546
The biggest difference is the cut it makes. The edges of a can are "crunched" so that there are no sharp edges. It is a bit harder to mount for proper cutting but it just takes practice. It seems to be more stable with a can attached than earlierr versions. Has a pair of kitchen scizzors attached that are stored in the back if the opener. Handy. The opener is less noisy than older models.
1056837
I have no idea how to compare. I only know that the opener we purchased has been a blessing.No failures and it's opened all types of jars in lieu of using muscle that may stress one out.I had shoulder surgery and this product saved me the embarrassment of telling the wife I couldn't open it.I would imagine that Black and Decker or Hamilton might be more expensive.