What Can I Say, It's Microsoft, It's proprietary, Its to expensive. But You Have to Have It any way, if you want to get anything done. I know it has crashed my system way to many times, but what can you do..

I use this regularly in college to cook late night meals. Not only is it sturdy and well built but it heats quickly and is simple to use. I do caution you to be careful as the plate stays hot for a while but it is easy to clean and I have yet to have any issues with it (aside from a careless burn or two)

I have an ancient cast iron sink that has become porous, cracked and difficult to clean over the years. I don't have much money for remodelling, so I bought this stuff in bisque.