Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've used this kettle for about a week on an electric, glass stovetop using the supplied metal trinket for heat distribution. Here are my observations so far: - It takes much longer to boil the same amount of water vs traditional kettles - The handle feels flimsy, and just by its design of coming down over the pot so close to the glass, it *DOES* get very warm. I wouldn't go so far as to say the handle is hot, but some people may not feel comfortable with it's temperature once the pot is boiling. - I feel like this kettle pours water ineffectively. The water does not splatter on it's way out, but it is not in as nice a stream as other kettles I've used. - Other reviewers have stated their kettle does not whistle. My kettle does whistle, but it is nowhere near as loud as a traditional kettle; I cannot hear the whistling unless I am in the same room as the kettle. - I do like the fact that it is easy to clean and I can see that it is clean (versus other kettles where you can see discoloration inside the pot) Overall, it get's the jobs done, but if you're coming to this kettle from a more traditional kettle, I think you'll be disappointed.