This is a great cooktop and an excellent value for the price.  Deducted one star for 2 reasons: #1: As of this year's model, Company no longer includes the griddle with the cooktop, they made it an add-on feature (additional cost to you)-which is interesting since this year's model is either same price as last year's or more. # 2. Very easy to scratch the stainless surface when placing grates on.  On the Plus side, the newer models now have the soft bumpers on the stainless surface now, instead of on the grates (which would fall off over time).  The grates are very sturdy and well made, and thus, heavy, which makes it easy to place the grates on the stainless surface incorrectly and miss the bumper cushions causing permanent scratches.    
This cooktop replaces an older model GE cooktop I've had for about 12 years.  Great for cooking on-love the new model even more!