Sunpentown SR-1881W Induction Cooktop White  Product Reviews

"Cons : 1. need flat vessels and need induction specific vessels 2. Plate will be hot after cooking , because it takes heat from the vessel. 3. If some thing falls on it, it is going to stuck on the plate similar to noninduction stoves. Though it will not burn to black. Simple wiping with paper will not clean it. Pros: Cooking is fast for small amounts. Morning tea can be prepared in seconds. On big vessels I did not see much time difference. May be because of its power. No startup time. Good range of heat settings. Looked little bulky. "

"For those who need a portable cook surface or for occasional use, this cooktop is great. Easier to clean than other electric cooking elements because the cooktop itself does not get very hot, so nothing can really burn and stick on it. The power control is great with immediate response - I'm slow at transferring food from the pan to the plate and the fast power down/off saves me from overcooking the food. Also safer if you have children around - without a suitable pan it won't heat up at all. (Of course you have to watch kids when there is a pan on it!) The fan is a little loud for me by itself, but since I usually have to turn on my rangehood before cooking, the fan noise is mostly drowned by the rangehood. Overall, I love it!"

"No mention is made of the VERY LOUD fan noise this unit makes. I paid nearly $20 in shipping when I ordered the unit, and then was tagged for a 15% re-stock fee (another $20) when I returned it to this vendor. Very bad choice on my part. I remain very positive and supportive of induction cooking in general. Since this futile purchase, I have had a Sears induction cooktop installed in my kitchen. It is FANTASTIC! This unit is not representative of a good induction cooking experience. "