I love it!! Doesn't need a ton of oil. (I've even popped without oil and it turned out great, but I like the flavor with oil better.) Easy to clean, definitely easy to store. I just wish they made it in other colors! I like the texture and flavor of the popcorn when it's popped in the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker. Air-popped is dry and flavorless. Stove popped often results in lots of un-popped kernels. With this stirring popper you don't have to sit and watch it -- but it is actually fun/relaxing to watch it. Kids love it!