Slow cookers have come a long way.  The Hamilton Beach Flex Cook slow cooker is amazing.  This is not a heavy crock pot that is to heavy to carry. The Flex Cook Mode is great.  You can cook on two different heat and time settings. You can start on high, finish on low and then it will automatically switch to warm after the programmed time. You can adjust the time during the cycle as well.  What a wonderful feature.  It also has a program mode if  you only want one heat and time setting. This setting also switches to warm after your programmed setting. This feature of switching to warm allows you to keep the food hot without overcooking or burning.  Wonderful. Programming the slow cooker is easy. The lockable lid is also great.  How many times have I tried to transport food in a crock pot and spilled the liquid. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]