Product review (5 stars): Indispensable
I've owned this induction burner for nearly two years and use it several times daily. Additionally, the unit I purchased was "used" from Amazon. This is the most used device in our kitchen. Paired with a pressure cooker, almost any meal is ready within 30 minutes. We live in an extremely warm (summer) part of the United States. Originally, I purchased this unit for energy savings.  Not only does it dramatically reduce heat in the house, but also it consumes less energy. Now, I prefer it for its speed. I've cooked chessecake, caramel flan, and cakes with this induction burner and our pressure cooker. You would never believe my confections are cooked within 15 minutes and add virtually no residual heat to the home. There is one limitation: power level 1 is too warm for melting chocolate directly on the burner. I use a microwave for melting chocolate. My husband noticed two weeks ago that I had boiled potatoes and fully assembled a large pot of boiling soup on the induction burner before bacon had even begun sizzling on the stovetop. He gifted a second Nesco induction burner to me: I am thrilled. My stovetop is officially obsolete. If you are in the market for a conventional stovetop, I have one for sale.:-)