I bought this fork as a silly gift for a pasta-loving friend of mine who is an incredibly messy eater. I picked it up for about £3 so I can't really complain about the price!
I was somewhat irritated to learn that this fork doesn't come with the required AA batteries. This isn't a major problem as people usually have a couple knocking around the house, but it's always a nuisance when battery-requiring products don't include batteries, isn't it?

The fork is operated using a button. When it starts up, it looks somewhat menacing. I was surprised by how fast it spins- not dangerously so- but quick enough to stop your spag-bol from sliding off.

When in use, the fork is a little bit noisy- certainly louder than a normal fork. It makes a low humming sound. It's not too irritating really.

It's surprisingly heavy. I guess when you consider that it's a metal object attached to a couple of batteries encased in plastic, it's not really that surprising. It's not exactly comfortable to hold and you're certainly aware that you're using a novelty product.

My friend is a devoted dishwasher lover and since this fork is hand-wash only, she often can't be bothered to use it! I usually use it when I'm at her house and wash it for her but, none the less, this is a disadvantage of this fork (albeit an understandable one, what with all the batteries and things).

In summary, this product is great as a joke gift. It's cheap and cheerful. I think it would really appeal to kids and I can imagine it would be a great way to get picky kids to try out new food and textures. It has its downsides but for the sake of £3I have better things to worry about!