This is a great waffle maker and isn't as heavy as I thought it would be, which is great for me!  I love the removable plates as cleaning is so much easier and love I can store it standing up on its side.  I would have given it 5 stars, but one of the release buttons for the plates doesn't seem to dis-engage correctly and I always have to fiddle with it.  However, it makes great waffles and that's what counts!