Product review (5 stars): Great cooktop!
I was kind of wary after reading the few not-so-great reviews on this cooktop, but mine arrived in perfect condition. It sits perfectly level on the countertop with no caulk or other material needed - not even a hint of a gap around it. The stainless steel is real stainless and very sturdy - every bit as sturdy as the 20-year-old cooktop that this one replaced. I cook mostly with cast iron, thus the need for a sturdy, old-school cooktop, and this fills the bill. Make sure to read how to care for the pans with careful removal of the eyes and pans. The eye temperatures seem to line up pretty well with my old cooktop ... cooked my omelet this morning on medium in my cast-iron skillet as usual. Impressed so far. Will update if anything changes.