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1. Slate.com
Mar. 27, 2008
What's the best popcorn popper?
by Torie Bosch
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Torie Bosch tests popcorn poppers using "popability," or the ability of each popper to pop all the kernels without burning them. Usability and taste of the popped corn are also part of the ratings criteria.… The West Bend Stir Crazy earns the lowest rating because it left many unpopped kernels and turned out chewy popcorn. The Presto PopLite works quickly and left few kernels unpopped in the test; popcorn turned out fluffy, yet crunchy. We appreciate the fact that Slate includes a photo of each popper next to each review. The Whirley Pop is the best stovetop popcorn popper and earns an overall rating of 23 out of 30 - slightly less than the PopLite.

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2. The Wall Street Journal
Jan. 10, 2003
As the Super Bowl Draws Near, Quest for Better Popcorn Begins
by Sarah Robertson
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Editors evaluate five popcorn poppers and crown West Bend's Stir Crazy the winner. They like its lid, which can do double duty as a bowl. Popcorn turns out "buttery." The Whirley Pop earns the "best value"… award and is said to be fun to use. Orville Redenbacher's Presto turns out flavorless corn, while the Nostalgia Electric Old Fashioned Movie Time popper ejects kernels and leaves a lot of unpopped kernels behind.

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3. Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Dec. 2006
Stovetop Popcorn Poppers
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Cook's Illustrated puts four stovetop popcorn poppers to the test, assessing each for performance, construction and safety.
4. Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Mar. 2007
Microwave Popcorn Poppers
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Editors test four popcorn poppers and find two to recommend without reservations in this very brief write-up.
5. Amazon.com
As of Sept. 2008
Popcorn Popper Reviews
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

At Amazon.com, customers are invited to review their popcorn poppers. Among those poppers garnering ten or more reviews, the Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper and Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper… earn top ratings. The Cuisinart CPM-900 EasyPop Popcorn Maker earns an average of just two stars in 20 reviews. The Toastmaster 6203 Popcorn Popper receives even lower scores from two dozen owners, who say it shoots kernels across the room.

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6. Epinions.com
As of Sept. 2008
Popcorn Makers
by Contributors to Epinions.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions invites consumers to review products they own, but it's difficult to sort products by average rating, and you have to click through a few screens in order to read reviews. Top-ranking popcorn poppers here include the West Bend Stir Crazy, Presto PopLite and Presto Orville Redenbacher 04821. The Toastmaster 6202 receives an average rating of just 1.5 stars in 18 reviews.
7. Chowhound.com
As of Sept. 2008
Best Popcorn Popper That Uses the Least Oil or Butter?
by Contributors to Chowhound.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment When asked to name the best popcorn popper for preparing low-fat corn, contributors name Whirley Pop, the Presto Power Pop Microwave Popper and the Presto Orville Redenbacher air popper. Whirley Pop receives the greatest number of mentions.

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