Creative Home Satin Splendor Metallic 2.8 Quart whistling Tea Kettle, Blue

It has a sort of "muffled" whistle, which is great for me because the sound isn't ear-piercing. Overall, this teapot is everything I could ask for in a teapot. It IS:
-short and stout
-has handle and spout
-lets me tip it over and pour tea out

This cheery tea kettle has it all..It's well made, easy to fill and doesn't drip or splatter as long as it's not overfilled. The price was reasonable and the photo doesn't do it justice. I ordered the cranberry and it is just beautiful! Each time I walk into my kitchen and see it sitting there on my stove, it makes me smile. I have also had guests remark on what a beautiful kettle it is.

I've owned this kettle for several months. The metal is very thin and the pretty colored lacquer has peeled almost completely off. It is extremely easy to scratch it off and the slightest ding damages the kettle permanently. I did like how soft the whistle was, and appreciated how it looked before the coating peeled away. But I already need to go buy a replacement and that makes this purchase a total waste. I suspect some people are writing reviews before seeing how long the thing actually lasts.