I had the original FLIP and loved it.  I wanted some of the features of the new one and I was right, the sear plate is wonderful and the 2 pizza settings and they are wonderful. and it is fantastic the only thing I miss is the bottom come down for cleaning, and I thought I bought the one with the probe and I didn't, all my other Ninja products have the probe, and I love it.   This cooks hotter and crisper and we make casseroles, brownies and cupcakes along with everything I can do in a oven except a Turkey. Unless its just a breast.