Attractiveness is such personal matter. I went to see the GE monograms in person and think they're pretty hot looking. The BTU's in the high powered burner packed the best punch among many of the high end cooktops(excluding BS and some of the others). I think you will find if you do a search on them, that most people are quite happy with them. I was going to get one myself for our newbuild, but now after someone has suggested induction to me, I have been researching on Garden Web, and I must say it has become quite an attractive choice. Since you are not able to get natural gas in your area, maybe induction might be an option for you?

Thanks. IÂve decided to go with the Monogram because IÂve heard few complaints about them while there have been lots of complaints both about Dacor products and their service. The creepiness at the beginning of the Dacor appliance brochure pretty much cinched the deal for Monogram.

I've been using the Monogram propane cooktop for just a few weeks and I'm very happy with it, both from a cooking and a cleaning perspective. I have also cooked on the Dacor propane. Both are great cooktops and I don't think either one is a mistake. Don't know if that helps! BTW, I went for propane because we're out in the country and if/when the electricity goes out, we'll have some way to cook.
Patti