I just received it. It is a nice looking and sleek on the counter. It lights up in a cool blue when charging. Once charged, unplug it and you are ready to go. It lights up again when you use the opener. It easily coils into the cork, then smoothly retracts it. Then, hit the button and the cork comes back down to be removed from the opener. The clear tunnel allows you to see the cork and the end of the corkscrew, which makes it easier. Very pleased with it. The only thing to be aware of is it is not quiet to use. You may get caught trying to sneak open a bottle at 2 a.m. Tee hee.