I bought this for work and absolutely love it.  It's quick to warm soup or meatballs or whatever and as a teacher with only 20 minutes to eat, it's so nice not waiting for the microwave.  I bought one for my co-worker, my husband, my sister-in-law and a couple of other lucky people yet to be determined.  I usually put my lunch in the Crock about 1:30 before my lunch time and it's hot and ready when lunch rolls around.  Clean up is super easy, too.