Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

If only rated on function this would be 5 stars....four only because I find the wires to the controller stiff and unsightly. Some other reviews I read have mentioned feeling the wires inside the blanket: they are definitely in there but I disagree this is an issue. The wires in the blanket can really only be felt only if you are actually feeling for them...using the blanket they are not noticeable. The blanket itself is plush and nice....good feel, even if the materials aren't exactly Merino wool or anything special. It feels good and looks like it will wear well...soft; great tactile feel to it on both sides really. I have used this product three ways and all worked really well -- all of these were with the fluffy side "down". 1st, just as a blanket cover up sitting in a chair...fluffy side down. Warm, even before turning it on...cozy! Next, laying it on the sofa (our sofa is fabric), set it to high and just sitting on it....kinda of like heated seats in your car....not nearly as warm as using it to curl under, but nice! Lastly, I've been putting it between the blankets and the comforter on the bed about a half hour before turning in and setting it to high. Our bed room is more then a little cool this time of year and all I can say is AWESOME! Too hot however to leave this on when sleeping so I just turn if off once I get in. Pure bliss getting in a warm bed. Ships with an ugly and not so nice feeling sticker....I removed our with some effort -- probably not supposed to do that, but it's much better with it off. Really happy with this purchase! UPDATE: 1/3/2018 - Like this product enough to get a second one for my mother. She loves it and says she's been using it every day.