I was very excited to be given the opportunity to test this product out. I have always used a traditional slow cooker. It served it's purpose but left me in a bind with it's simplicity. Most recipes call for a cook time of 6 hrs on Low. Well, that always led to overcooked food as I was always gone to work and not home before 10 hours had lapsed. Although slow cookers were a wonderful idea the single option of one cook setting just proved lack luster for my needs. Along came the Black & Decker Digital Slow Cooker! You can't imagine how excited I was to learn that FINALLY I had cook time options! I can not set the cook time for different settings throughout the day and come home to a flavorful meal that is not over cooked....FINALLY!