I have an older slow cooker that really is a pain to clean and burns in some places, uneven cooking at best. This new slow cooker is amazing! First, I can brown meat right in the unit, really getting the flavor I want before I slow cook. Then I simply toss in my other ingredients and let it go. We make one pot meals often and the pre-setting on this cooker make it easy. What I like even more is the clean up, the pot lifts right out, plus it has Greenpan's ceramic nonstick interior. Just rinse and wash, done. No more scrubbing! Lastly, I have to say it is really good looking and happy to leave it out on my countertop when not in use. Total upgrade!