Customer Reviews

Sharper Image PowerTie Motorized Tie Rack (SI708GRY)

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I recently bought this unit to replace one from Brookstone that died after a couple of years. This one is proving superior in most every way, at least out of the box; let's hope it lasts a while.

Installation was quick and easy, and the unit is quite secure. It can mount on a round or oval bar or on a storage system. It's also significantly narrower than the Brookstone but with the same (or larger) capacity. The motor is *very* quiet; I hadn't given much thought to that feature before I bought it, but it's appreciated. The slide-out battery pack at the front of the unit is very convenient. Also, when removed, it becomes a not-very-bright flashlight -- I think it would be useful only to help you locate a brighter one. I'd prefer a little quicker rotation, but that's just a quibble.

I don't say this often but this is an outstanding product. I had a similar rack of an older design that would quickly burn through batteries. I noticed that I could by an electrical adapter for this one and thought I'd eventually save money on batteries. Well, after six months I'm still on my first set of batteries. I never bought the adapter.

This product is well made, very fast and very quiet. It has three buttons on the front. Press the right or left button once and the ties begin to spin around the unit see the one you want and press the middle button to stop. A small light shuts off automatically to conserve battery power.

If anything, it is a little too fast. I organized my ties by basic color so that I could simply stop it in the general area of the color I was looking for. This works well for me. Besides, if I miss the the first time around, it'll be back in a third of the time it would take my old rack.

Initially, the cost seemed high for a "tie rack". Now that I have it I'm glad I made the investment.

I am totally satisfied with The Sharper Image Motorized Tie Rack, as it actually delivers what promises. The motor spins at an appropriate speed, so that you can see the ties and choose comfortably the one that best matches your outfit. I suggest to organize the ties by color range, as this will save you time and will make the device more useful. Once you made a decision on your outfit, you can pre-select the tie color and go faster to that "section" in the tie rack.

It works either with a power adapter or batteries (C-type). My suggestion is to use batteries instead of the adapter, because the latter makes you manage the cable inside the closet, which could be a pain in the neck and weaken the esthetic of the sophisticated and modern design of the rack.

The device fits almost every closet size and it's easy to assemble. Your closet space is optimized, because the rack is placed on the rod perpendicularly.

For those who use neck ties and truly value them, this is certainly a very good buy.

This tie rack surpasses it's older version. A lot sturdier in design, with the added reinforced backend. Plus, the placement of where the batteries are installed is MUCH handier,(right in the front on the top). It's just a better built product than the one I purchased years ago from Sharper Image for my husband. He loved the automatic tie rack and sorely missed it when it eventually died. After much research on others, I obviously came back to Sharper Image's product. I'm VERY pleased with my decision.

Since my husband must wear a tie to work, he has A LOT of ties. This helps him keep them organized, plus makes it easier and faster for him to choose, by just a push of a button. Helps me, as he seems to put his ties away too! :)

I made a mistake and ordered a different product the first time because it was cheaper. You get what you pay for. It quickly broke so I spent the extra money for the Sharper Image unit which is great! I also purchased the AC adaptor since I have an electrical outlet in the closet and didn't want to mess with batteries. The unit is well built, sharp looking and the ties zip along at a fast pace; almost too fast if that is possible. With the other unit, the tie went out of style before it made it around the entire rack. Well, I may be stretching a little about the old one but I love the Sharper Image rack. I obviously wish now that I would have purchased it originally and saved the cost of the one it quickly replaced. The light is not terribly bright but that's not really an issue with my closet. Very happy with the purchase.

Very satisfied. Works much better than a previous model (other brand) that I had before. Quiet, smooth, fast operation -- almost too fast, you've got to really be watching!

I found this product to be very useful. I had another battery operated motorized tie rack that was nothing short of annoying because it "ate" batteries etc. So, I took the "large dollar plunge" and got a Cadillac instead of a Yugo and am very satisfied. I strongly suggest that anyone who buys a motorized tie rack buy this one or a comparable one with a electical adapter. You will be so much more satisfied.

After researching a number of motorized tie racks, I chose the Sharper Image one based upon other reviews. Glad I did...it is a great product & enhances our new home's master bedroom closet for my ties.

Just as adevertised and works wonderfully. Mounts easily and rotates at just the right speed.

Quick delivery and great price. I have this hanging in my husband's closet and it works great.