This slow cooker has replaced a slow cooker that I have used for 10 year's! I love this slow cooker! This makes making meals super easy on busy days. I love that it has the defrost mode. I made the most delicious herb chicken and potatoes on this slow cooker. The thermometer is a huge help and takes the guess work out of cooking. I do really like that it is programmable so it really is as simple as "set it, and go".