I searched for a while to find this blanket.  It is very soft and thick.  It is not two layers as many other electric blankets are and that is what I was looking for.  It does have a pre-heat, but not as good as my previous blanket.  The controller stands up and is easy to see.  Two cons though, one is that it doesn't heat as well as other blankets that I have had.  The other is it only came in grey.  Not a big deal, but I'd have preferred a choice of colors.  

Pros: Good price and low emissions are a great feature.
Cons: The heat isn't as high as other blankets and would have preferred more color options.