I loved my old slowcooker, but it was so heavy to move around. And I hated the cleanup from searing meat before putting it in the cooker. This Cuisinart Multicooker is easy to move around. The searing really works and the cooker tells you when to put the meat in to brown it. The "pot" part is not ceramic, so it won't chip and crack. Plus, it is very easy to clean. My only regret is that I didn't get it any sooner. I love it!