A definite improvement over the traditional electric when it comes to heating times.  Noises are inherent with induction (clicking and humming) and aren't overly loud with this unit.  However there is a suer high pitch noise when elements are on high - not sure if this pitch is nornal or not..amost deafening.  Have heavy good quality pots & plenty of liquid in the pot so neither of those could be the issue.

Esthetiacally it is GREAT and is a super fit.

Note - there is NOT an ovelap from the cooktop to the counter, so you may have to purhcase additional pieces to fill the gap (if there is one).  Would be nice if this was more evident when makign the purhcase.