I don't want to think of how much time I would have spent over the years washing dishes if I didn't have a dishwasher. I can't imagine how long it would take for my carrier pigeon to get a message to my husband if I couldn't just call his cell phone. And don't even get me started on my life without a computer.
But another area where I enjoy using less effort and energy is with tools. While I can wield a traditional screwdriver with the best of them, why would I when there are power screwdrivers that only require me to press a button?
And when it comes to the very best in lightweight, versatile, easy to use cordless power screwdrivers, there is no need to look any further than the iXO from SKIL Tools.
Whether you’re changing batteries in a toy, installing blinds or replacing a taillight, this handy screwdriver is equipped to handle hard to reach spaces, is innovative in design and concept, and can generally just make life easier for small or large projects.
So, while the SKIL iXO isn't new, SKIL Tools has come up with a way to make it even more useful — particularly with all of the holiday entertaining happening from coast to coast — by introducing their new version. Taking convenience to the next level, SKIL Tools has recently debuted the first-ever power corkscrew, the iXO Vivo.
Yes, that's right. The iXO Vivo offers all the handyman features of the original iXO Cordless Screwdriver while also including a unique corkscrew attachment that safely and securely removes a wine bottle cork in under 10 seconds.
Sure, opening a bottle of wine isn't actually as difficult as doing Calculus... but, you know, sometimes it sure feels like it! The last time I host my neighborhood's wine night here at my house, I was highly embarrassed by the fact that I could only dig out an old-fashioned corkscrew that seemed to barely work.
Knowing that my turn will come around again before I know it, I couldn't wait to check out the iXO Vivo to see just how much more advanced my wine opening skills would soon be.
Containing the 4-volt lithium-ion power iXO itself, one five-piece bit set, the innovative corkscrew attachment, a foil cutter, a wine bottle stopper and a charger, the iXO Vivo has everything you need to do some DIY around the house or impress your friends and family at your next gathering.
One peek into the sleek storage box and I already had a mental list of people that I know who would love to receive this as a gift!
This really couldn't be much easier and truly, if you can tighten a screw (with a power screwdriver), you can use the iXO Vivo to open a bottle of wine. It's just done with the press of a button!
First, use the included foil cutter, if necessary. Second, simply place the corkscrew right onto your bottle, attach the palm-sized iXO, flip the switch next to your finger, and voila! Quick and efficient opening of your bottle of wine literally only in seconds!
When you're ready to close up your bottle, the included stopper is a sleek, modern way to save your remaining wine without any worry about crushing a cork back into the top. Easy peasy!
Lest you think that you would only reach for this SKIL iXO Vivo when you have company coming over or when you're enjoying a relaxing glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed, don't forget that the five-piece bit set makes this an exemplary power screwdriver all in itself.
I love the way that it fits easily in your hand, can easily be switched from forward to reverse, includes an LED Work Light so that you can see what you're doing, has a Battery Fuel Gauge so that you aren't surprised when it stops working, and includes a high quality battery that holds a charge for up to 18 months.
Whether you're reaching for the iXO Vivo at your next dinner party or to tighten a loose doorknob, it will be charged, ready and just the tool that you need!
For all of the wine drinkers (or the handyman who would get a kick out of the novelty aspect of pulling this out for friends) on your holiday shopping list, the SKIL iXO Vivo Power Corkscrew is sure to make the perfect gift. This handy gadget has a retail price of $79.99 but is currently on sale on Amazon and elsewhere for around $49.99.
Find out more information about SKIL Tools' iXO at SKILiXO.com and connect with them on Facebook and Twitter as well.
And, thanks to the generosity of SKIL Tools, one person will be prepared to keep their home in tip top shape as well as their wine glasses full and their guests entertained in the New Year, because...
One lucky person will win a SKIL iXO Vivo Power Corkscrew!
Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below — simply enter your name and email address and click on each entry that you would like to complete. Follow the directions for each individual method, entering in the necessary information when asked. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to let me know.
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...A big thank you to SKIL Tools for providing an iXO Vivo for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
194 comments:
Me, of course :)
What a great gift for my husband.
me, since I have such a hard time using a conventional corkscrew
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
I would love to win this for my husband!
alwaysneedhim4evr@yahoo.com
would love to give this to my Brother In law!
This become my own!
like2sweep@gmail.com
Beth H
I would definitely keep this for myself.
i would keep it for myself, so i could tease hubby with it. he would be so jealous. hehehhe
kadia3 at yahoo dot com
me!
my 22 year old is building up his tool supply so this would be for him
msboatgal at aol.com
If I win it, it's mine!
the lucky recipient of this SKIL iXO Vivo would be my father
probably go to hubby
to ME!!!!
Dad or hubby
I'd keep this for myself!
this would be for hubby
It would so be for me so i can get some projects around the house done
It would be for my husband...he'd love it.
Thanks for the review and giveaway!
My hubby
I would give this to my brother
I would give it to my son.
My in laws would love this! They are getting older and it is hard for them to open wine bottles with their old fashioned opener.
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mmjohnson555(at)gmail(dot)com
It would be me!
Wanda McHenry
wbailey113 at hotmail dot com
My husband
This would be for my husband Joe. He loves tools and gadgets.
Katy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
This would be for me.
gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com
This would be a great gift for my brother-in-law.
sflickinger at rocketmail dot com
That would be a gift for my husband.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Dad
I'd keep it for myself.
i likely would give this to my hubby or my niece who has a new home
I'm afraid to say this would be for me
This would be for my husband.
I think I would keep this for myself since the men have all their tools in the garage and I need something to keep in the house for me to use
I'd keep this for me :)
If I won, I would give this to my dad
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I would give this to my hubby
ssgsweeps@ hotmail .com
I would give this to my mother.
For myself!
jackieque@comcast.net
My hubby would love this.
This would be a gift for my husband.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
it would be for me because i am a handy man ..
I've always liked the SKIL brand. Not too pricey, but good quality. I've owned their tools in the past, and never had one crap out on me, and I'm rough on all my tools. I have their circular saw now, and it's made very well. I wanna win this tool now!
This would be for my husband.
Neat idea...I'd probably give it to my parents
My husband, Lowell
My mom!
ijessica_r at yahoo dot com
It would be ME!! And my husband ;)
for my husband but he will share!
My husband.
my wife !
I would give this to my husband.
this prize would go to my husband... hopefully he'd use it!
This would be perfect for my wine loving step mother
The SKIL iXO Vivo power corkscrew would be for me.
ginaferrell3 at yahoo dot com
It would be for myself.
My son in law would definitely love to have this tool for both the screwdriver function and the wine opener function.
jstetson2@cfl.rr.com
i could so use this, thanks for hosting this giveaway
My hubby!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
my husband would love this
my husband of course
All mine
Umm...Me!!
I will keeep it !!!!
JohnB
my wife so its easy for her to screw things
gabbflabber at live.com
Me! like it
I'd either keep it or give it to the fiance.
I would keep it for myself
We have so many projects half started around our house, I am afraid this would be a joint gift to my husband and me from Santa;)
Thanks much!
ejrichter60 at gmail dot com
My husband and I!
orangestar17(at)hotmail(dot)com
It would be for either me or my mother in law since she drinks a lot of wine :)
The fortunate user and lucky winner of this ingenious SKIL tool would be me!
For my husband!
Daid my son.
I would give it to my mom for christmas
urbancwgrl84(at)yahoo(dot)com
For myself!
for my son
I would use it
I'd give it to my in-laws.
This would be for me!! :)
Me and hubby will share it
seyma_bennett@hotmail.com
my dad, he loves tools! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I'd give this to my best friend.
my husband Kevin
No husband. It would be for me
My Wonderful Husband!!! (:
It would be for my neighbor. She is a single mom and this would help her out.
My hubby would love this!
Totally ME!! I love tools! I'm not necessarily any good with them, but I love using them.
Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
It's me!
CINDY B on rafflecopter
my sweet husband!
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
This would be a joint gift for my husband and myself.
my life is filled with awesome wine...lol
myamurphy@mail.com
I'd give this to my hubby. He's the wine drinker around here, and it's super manly! :)
Leslie Galloway (LesGalloway //at// hotmail //dot// com) www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie
My father
I would keep this for myself. Thanks!
romapup at gmail dot com
I'd give it to my husband.
I would love to have this, I would share with my hubby!!
Thanks, Karen
lemontart5kb at gmail dot com
I would be the lucky recipient! :-)
Me me me! Happy Christmas to me :)
This will be gifted to my husband if I win .
gifted to my husband
This would be for us.
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com
this is for my little brother ----- Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran ..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
definitely me.
My Mom. She could use it.
It would be me. I need a tool to fix things :)
I'd give this to my son.
Keep it for myself :)
Angelsminx at aol . com
i'd keep it i do my own repairs
my hubby - he loves new gadgets & tools!
it would be me! I lost everything about 2 years ago and tools are definitely needed!
This would go to Darrell R. - aka me.
This would be great for me. dwelchert@yahoo.com
This is really handy for our family esp for me
It would be me. thanks for the giveaway.
Me ! Totally need something like this!
id love this for myself hubbys tools are so heavy I can barely hold them..This looks perfect :)
I would keep this for myself as it is so handy!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
I would keep it
My husband.
I would give it to my Mom
I'd give it to my husband.
Me!
My poor tool starved hubby would be tearing this box open...lol...Thanks
Donnie W
ki4ggs(at)gmail(dot)com
I would give this to my grandparents. They love wine, but are having a harder time with traditional corkscrews as they get older.
I would give this to my mom who needs help with a regular corkscrew.
I would keep it for myself :)
Ummmm me. Definitely me. Haha!
It would be for my cousin.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
It would stay with me, thanks for the great giveaway
morganowl28 at gmail dot com
It would be for my friend
If I won, this would be for my husband. He loves a glass of wine.
lajohnson555 at yahoo dot com
For my husband.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
For me!!
My Husband
I would keep it for myself because I am a believer in having a tool for every task.
I would keep this for myself! I have always wanted one
I would give this to my dad! He would love it!
It would be for me, I'm always looking for new tools for my toolbox.
hd6719@gmail.com
I'd give this to my son :)
my husband would get it
ty
rc name rochelle johnson
It would be for me.Some days I have trouble gripping and can not use a regular screwdriver.
For my sister who just bought her first home
i would love this for my husband
christinejessamine at hotmail dot com
My hubby
Me....and hubby. I share. :)
I need it!
I would keep it myself (Corey Olomon)
This would be for hubby!
I would keep it for myself
This would be for my hubby :)
It would be for my boss, he loves wine.
The Fiance :)
My husband and I would use it. sleveene@hotmail.com
This would be for my "you couldn't ask for a better SIL than Nick" son in law-for his birthday. He is into wine.
We'd keep it - so for myself and my husband!
My mom would love this
My hubby would be the lucky recipient!
leenilee(at)att(dot)net
Me! But I'd let my husband use it to open me a bottle of wine...
I would keep it for myself!
for my husband
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
This amazing tool would be for me...love it! :-) Thank you.
I would give it to my husband for Christmas.
mundaneminnie at gmail dot com
i would keep it for myself.
it would be a gift for my sister and brother-in-law
i would give this to my newly single sister, she would be able to use it
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
I'd give it to my son
It would definitely be me!
I would give it to my husband.
My father
It would be all mine! No one else drinks wine in our house, thankfully! lol
I would give this to my husband.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
my dad
I would give it to my brother in law
I'd keep it for ourselves. Hubby would love this.
I would keep it for myself, like you, my corkscrew is old, I got it from my parents years ago, because they never used it.
i am in it to win it for myself
I would love this for myself. I always have a hard time getting those wine bottles opened. Thanks for having this contest!
it would be my fiance-he always needs one of these!
My father..he would love this.
I would definitely keep this for myself!
My Darling Husband would love this as a surprise should I win! He works hard andcould use all the help he could get!!!!
i would love this for my family
My husband would love this!!
It would be for me. garrettsambo@aol.com
I think my dad would get a kick out of this. He's a handyman and he likes wine.
Thanks for the chance to win!
sandralclark at outlook.com
It would be for me.
Me, me, me, me, me, me, me. I was singing that, just so you know...
I would have to keep it for myself. I don't get wine all that often, but every time I do I forget how crappy my current corkscrew is.
Aaron Bretveld
elangomatt at gmail dot com
I would give the SKIL iXO Vivo to my friend.
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