Purchased to replace regular tea kettle (Soft Top Pure) we had for about 8 yrs after the on/off switch stopped working.  We used it daily!  We like the added features of the Temp Select - it does a good job "holding" the temp desired and heats quickly.  Works great!  The design - not so stellar.  The handle is not ergonomic at all - thick curve is awkward and hard to hold easily for someone with smaller hands.  And the lid/opening is smaller than the Soft Top.  After several months using it, we're still getting used it.  It's not easy to fill it without hitting the top of the lid and splashing.  Adding to that - it's hard to see how much water you've put into the pot from the sides - so you have to look from the top - again - smaller opening/lid in the way....