I purchased my very first stainless steel pan from all clad after researching many many pans.  All clad came highly recommended.  Love my stainless steel pan and am getting used to how a pan like that works.  Sometimes the handle to the lid gets really hot and I am not able to pick it up.  Sometimes the inside of the pan and lid are spotted after cleaning and I am learning to adjust to cleaning products.  Overall it cooks nicely and quickly.