Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

After making the mistake of equating quality with a high-end and high-cost name brand (begins with "C", think food processors) I listened to recommendations from friends and reviews on Amazon, and bought the Presto. I was very pleasantly surprised that this unit does everything well that I found deficient in the Cuisinart skillet. First and foremost, it heats evenly over the entire cooking surface which is a must when making crepes or pancakes. Second, it maintains an even and constant cooking temperature without shutting off and on the cooking elements as the desired temperature is reached. And third, it remains entirely level on a level surface which eliminates the pooling of pancake batter or cooking oil which occurred with the Cuisinart. The design and engineering of the Presto are top notched, and for the money it represents an excellent value. The foldaway design is rather nice as well. I cannot attest to the longevity of the non-stick cooking surface as I've only used the unit about 5 times so far. If it lasts for years as it should then this is truly a 5-star product.