I am a work from home 40 hours a week employee.  I Love having this kettle for my office because I can prepare my coffee and tea without leaving my officel.  The water heats in less than 3 minutes and stays at the heated temperature for at least 30 minutes.  It's great if I want to use my french press for coffee too as the water is ready so quickly.  I've also used the kettle as a coffee carafe when serving guests at dinner.  
The lid has a mirror effect when open, allowing you to see how much water is remaining in the kettle.  The measurements on the inside wall are handy.  There are no implements within the kettle which makes it a breeze to clean.  The kettle doesn't heat up on the outside, so it is cool to the touch.  This is a great price and has a better warranty than other more expensive thermal kettles on the market.  I love its modern, clean lines look.