Pro

• You can take out the lining and put it directly on the stove for more intense cooking.
• It goes up to 100 degrees and has a Keep Warm setting.
• Transparent lid lets you see what's going on.
• Non-stick coating
• Super easy to use.

Contra

• No security feature where it shuts off if it gets too hot, like a rice cooker.
• Lack of insulation means much of the heat escapes, so it's less energy efficient than it could be.
• The outside gets very hot, not so convenient if you have kids around.
• Only goes up to 100 degrees, so it takes very long to cook raw meat.

Pro

• The food is ready when I get home!

Contra

• The device was not supplied with a CH plug, so still have to buy an adapter.