According to the manufacturers literature this is a commercial grade cooktop, which could explain the premium price of $170. However the one reviewer did rave about the performance and compared it to the $500 Viking induction cooktop.
A nice feature is the adjustable thermostat that is calibrated by temperature (you can set between 140 and 390 degrees) and the power level can also be set (settings between 1 and 10). There is also a timer that is adjustable from 5 to 120 minutes. (more…)

Fagor is a well-respected brand and this portable induction cooktop offers a good opportunity to experience the many advantages of induction cooking. Among them are the fact that 90% of the energy goes into cooking the food, the almost instant warm-up and the safety of the cool burner. Cooks find that the cooking time is reduced by as much as 50% as well. For a small investment, this small home appliance will become one of the most used devices in your kitchen.(more…)

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If you want to try out induction cooking without spending a small fortion, this portable cooktop is worth considering. Easily adjustable with both temperature settings (9) and power levels (10). Overall this unit has had good reviews, especially considering the cost. Some concerns wer expressed about the relatively small diameter of the actual element. (more…)

The portable induction cooker delivers the efficiency, safety and control of induction cooking in a convenient single-burner unit. Cook in the dining room, the back porch or just keep on hand for extra cooking power in the kitchen.From Viking, this efficient induction cooker untilizes magnetic energy which stimulates most types of magnetic steel and iron in cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source. From fast boiling to immediate reduction in heat by simp (more…)