I have both an older round, orange vintage Sunbeam brand. I also have a large oval 6-quart Crock-Pot. I use them both. I did have a Smart pot but it cooked far too hot and got rid of it. This is like I have.

Thanks Jasdip. I would like one in an 8 quart size if I can find it. I'll be using it to make lots of chicken broth as well as dishes we can have for dinner and still have lots left over to freeze for later. This one looks really nice

I forgot to ask if the crock part is removable. I don't think I could go back to non-removable after the convenience of removable. Thanks

Hamilton Beach set n forget is great.

This is only 6 quarts but is a slow cooker + rice cooker + pressure cooker + you can brown stuff in it. We like it a lot.

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That looks good John; but I'm not happy about being tempted when I have 6 crock pots/slow cookers. My last one and most used I got at the Goodwill Store for $10. I do use the Nesco Roaster for ribs, chicken, roast.

I have the 6.5 Qt. All Clad, very nice quality, works great, a little pricey...

Honestly though, I haven't used it much since I got my Bluestar a couple years ago! I now do most all my stews, soups, chiles on the stovetop over the simmer burner in a cast iron dutch oven... old school ;)

I have one of those multi-cookers that slow cooks, but can do other things as well. It's made by Phillips and I love it. It's another option.

Thanks, everyone, for your quick responses. I read the reviews on all that were suggested and all seemed to have problems of one kind or another. Sad. I'm back to square one.

The HB one is great, AnnT recommended it and I've been using it since 10-10. No issues, problems and I put the crock and lid in the dishwasher. But thereare newer versions and it is only 6 quarts.

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Well, you have to read the issues and find out if you would care about that person's gripe. If something on it breaks right off the bat you can get a replacement. For example, the timer was broken on my Calaphon waffle maker and they sent me a new one. My crockpot is so basic and it was so cheap, I can't imagine having an issue with it. I would just get a new one if it went bust. But I am not a fancy cook with the crockpot, I just use it for roasts, stews, soups and beans. I'd like to branch out but never seem to find the time. I have instructions for doing hot cereal in it to put in the night before for a warm breakfast. Maybe this winter . . .

Someday though, I would definitely like to buy one of those multi cookers. I eat so much rice, and pressure cooking is the way to go to save time and money.

Are there any square ones. Goodness knows that would be easier to store.

I have used a West Bend cooker similar to this one; advantage is that the pot can be put on the stove to get the ingredients up to temp quickly on high heat, then place the pot on the hot plate to continue cooking for whatever time you want. I've been reasonably pleased, and the pot itself can go in the dishwasher.

Just wondering, though: has anyone tried using an induction hob with several temperature levels (like this one) and, say, an enameled cast iron dutch oven? That setup would be more versatile than a dedicated crock pot.