The Ninja Speedi replaces a few things on the counter. Unlike other multi function kitchen products, this one does everything really well. I like to eat rice and chicken... This usually requires three machines and a pan but now I can get it all done in one pot. Not to mention the chicken comes out crispyyyyy and juicyyyyy the way I like it. Back then my parents would teach me how to cook over a stove but this is so easy I can teach my kids four year old son how to do it!