I got this crock pot becuase I have always wanted one. Let me tell you this is a awesome crock pot with awesome features. I love the modern sleek look of it. It also has so many functions. You can set a timer to be able to start a meal when your not around. You can select which type of meat you are preparing so it cooks right. It also makes sure you do not over cook your meal. When you use manual mode it has a clock to tell you how long your meal has been cook. It is awesome because you dont have to look at the clock to tell how long your meal has been cooking. I love this crock pot so much. You can not go wrong with purchasing this crock pot. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to purchase a new crock pot.