I have had cookware from this set before, starting with the large 12 inch skillet, but needed a smaller saucepan for easier cleanup of small cooking tasks.  I wanted to match what I had, so I purchased this.  It is very nice looking with a mirror finish, though there is a bit of the hazing you might see on polished stainless cookware.  Polishing it removes it, so if it becomes very discolored you can just do that!  Though the base is encapsulated aluminum, I have not noticed terrible heat spots, and it comes up to temp quite quickly.

Pros: Good value, easy to clean, good looking
Cons: Not as solid as more expensive cookware