Just used my Dash popcorn maker for first time. So far I love it. I have had west bend stir crazy for many years and loved it until the bowl was beyond use (many many years of use). Bought the new stir crazy from west bend and it completed stopped working in 6 months. It was a little off almost from the beginning. This one from Dash seems like my original stir crazy. Here’s hoping I get many years from this one. Improvements include base fits in lid for easier storing and measuring cup built in. Handy to just make 2 quarts when I just want a quick snack. BTW, great popcorn using coconut oil and sprinkling with extra fine salt (I put salt through my nutrabullet to make extra fine) so it sticks better to the popcorn.