This kettle from Russell Hobbs is brilliant . First of all it looks simple yet stylish . Is looks and feels durable and hardwearing. It has a swivel base so can be used if you are with left or right handed . The lid is easy to open and easy to fill with the tap or water jug . Inside the kettle there are these paddle type things which is what I believe indicates to the kettle how much eater you have put in and thus how long it takes to boil . I think this is very clever , it boils water really quickly especially if you only put one or two cups worth of water into the kettle which makes it energy efficient and quick .