I have the slide-in range (do a search here and in the kitchens forum if you want to see my other posts on it). I was a bit impulsive and bought it without ever going to see it so wasn't aware of the size issue. It's not a huge deal, though as with the convection, you can stack things on the shelves and they all bake fairly evenly. Today I baked two large batches of cookies for a party and I had three cookie sheets at a time in the oven. You do have to be aware of the size issue, though. My one largish thinsulate pan barely fits and it has to go in sideways. My two W-S jelly roll pans also only fit sideways. A really silly thing is that the Costco take and bake pizza winds up being squished a bit in back and bending over just a fraction in the front. One other thing I noticed last night when I was making dinner - the control panel in front means the back burners are a bit of a stretch to reach when you're stirring a sauce. Hubby was also not that impressed with the construction / materials on the side. Also, be aware that the slide-in fits quite differently than a standard free standing range. One thing to note is that there's a roughly 1/2 inch lip on either side that rests on the counter. The control panel bottom also has some kind of bump/lip on the bottom. Make sure you have it on site or at least have the detailed specs when your installers come to do your counters. Someone else on here noted that the oven in the slide in, while a bit smaller, may actually be more powerful. I don't know if that's true or not but it's something to check out. All that being said, I don't regret my decision. I prefer the looks of the slide in and with my aging eyes, having that control panel in front is very, very helpful. I've had it installed for about a month now and while I would rather have gas (which isn't really possible for me), I am enjoying cooking on it. As far as resale considerations, I don't think the difference between one or the other is that big of a deal. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Thank you segesta & weissman. weissman - I can't vent outside from my high rise apt. :( I hope to finally get to see the Culinarian in the next week or so. If it's as good as everyone says, I can't see myself settling for lower BTUs. As it is, I hardly ever use the burners I have under 12,500 BTU. And even if I did go with 15,000 burners, I would still need 600 cfm's. segesta - yes, idiot software, but it is even more idiotic that their personal shoppers assured me I would get the rate advertised, and then their bosses refused to back them up. If I get a vent, I have to either give up the microwave or lose the counter space. And the reviews of recirculating vents on this site are awful. Tough decision. Can't an appliance co. develop a 600 cfm microhood that can withstand high heat ranges? The only microhoods I have been told can withstand high heat (well, 60,000 BTUs) are the Viking & Dacor, and both only have 300cfm. Doesn't make sense. There must be lots of apt dwellers like me who want a high heat range but can't vent outside!

Induction is probably a better choice if you have the budget for it and might be your choice even if you had gas available. And that leads to a question about which Kenmore induction range? There are several, and all are made by Electrolux. They are very similar to the ones that Electrolux sells under its Electrolux and Frigidaire brands. The older and more expensive models have been reviewed and discussed in several threads here as have the Electrolux models. If you have trouble turning them up using gardenweb's search functions, try going out to google/bing/etc. and do a search from there. Include "gardenweb" in your search string. There is a new and much less expensive Kenmore induction model, the Kenmore Elite 95073, which, at $1350, seems to be the least expensive induction range available in the North American market right now. It is so new that there do not yet seem to be any reviews. Same thing for the essentially similar Frigidaire "Gallery" FGIF3061NF. The Frigidaire seems to be running around $1450 to $1500. Some people will like the Frigidaire/Kenmore model because it has rotary knobs rather than digital touchpad controls used on most induction stoves. (Knobs will be fussier to clean but may be much easier to use for setting burner heat levels.) The Electrolux branded version is the IQ-Touch Series EI30IF40LS. It has more features and runs (I think) about $1800 (delivered) from on-line vendors like AJ Madison, Plesser's and ABT. The additional features in the Elux are: (a) more steps in the heat settings (the steps at the low end go in increments of .2 at the low end, which can be useful for adjusting pressure cookers, chocolate, and delicate items; most induction ranges use adjustments of .5); (b) the Elux has a glide-out (roller bearing) oven rack where the Frigidiare and Kenmore have only standard racks; (c) the Elux has a warming drawer (the Frigidaire does not but the Kenmore might -- download the owner's manual and check); (d) the Elux has two 7" elements on the left which can be bridged and run together, rather like the "flex zone" on the Samsung NE597/599 NOPBSR induction stoves. ((The Frigidaire and Kenmore have a 7" and 6" burner on the right side which you apparently can span with a griddle but you have to control the heat separately for each burner.) (e) The Electrolux version probably has more features in its touchpad controls. Consumer Reports has rated the ovens in the prior Elux and Kenmore induction ranges as doing a good job with baking and broiling. They use an objective test to determine baking evenness, but they don't explain how much of a difference there is between their good, very good and excellent ratings. (Might be measurable but not very significant; might be significant; we just do not know.) Most reports here on the ovens in the Elux and Kenmore induction ranges have been very positive, much more so than might be thought from the CR ratings, Potential downside to buying a Kenmore induction range: warranty service from A&E, a Sears subsidiary, and the expense of extended warranties from Sears. A&E service is variable, and has been the subject of a large number of tirades about abysmal and incompetent service. There has been a long running thread here on them. There have been a number of recent reports here about failing controller boards in Elux-made induction ranges. Apparently, very expensive to replace. Advantages/disadvantages of freestanding? This has been discussed here before. Briefly summarized: One thing to bear in mind is how the range fits up to a wall. IIRC Elux/Kenmore induction slide-in ranges have a bump out in the back. When you put them into an existing counter or island cut-out, the top may not be flush with the back wall and you may need a piece of countertop trim back there to cover the gap. Slide-ins sometimes have smaller (shallower) ovens. The cooktop on a slide-in also hangs out to the sides a bit, overlapping the countertop and giving a more finished look. slide-ins have their controls at the front of the stove which some prefer because you do not have to reach over pots to get to a backsplash as you do with many freestanding stoves. Here is a link that might be useful: Freestanding versus Slide-in

Laat: He-he he. Seems appropriate here today because we're getting heavily snowed upon. Elmira Stove Works also makes similarly old-fashioned looking stoves with radiant electric cooktops and electric convection ovens, but they are really pricey and, IIRC, 45" wide rather than 40 inches. Not what Mommycat was looking for, I suspect. Mommycat: Frigidaire does indeed make the Kenmore version for Sears and, AFAK, it is pretty much the same stove. A couple of years ago, a friend of mine looked Into getting one (a Kenmore, as I recall) to replace her vintage 1959 GE 40" range but then found that our local appliance repair service could get the parts to fix her vintage unit for a lot less than the cost of a new range. (If memory serves, she needed a new control unit for the ovens.) I think this Frigidaire model has been around for at least a decade if not more. I recall reading some pretty positive Gardenweb discussions of both the Fridgidaire and Kenmore versions of the dual fuel and all-electric 40" ranges back around 2002 to 2004, I also recall a couple of fairly recent discusions on both vintage and new 40 inch stoves. However, I am having no luck with finding any of those old discussions. Sorry.