A friend tried to interest me in one, but, quite honestly, it seemed the best uses are for beans and grains, and I don't eat them anymore. Also it can be used as a slow cooker (I already have 2 of those) and a rice cooker (have one, but don't use it anymore). I am also retired, have a reasonable amount of time on my hands, and don't see any need to speed up the cooking process with pressure cooking. I am a big believer in Slow Food, as opposed to Fast Food. So I won't be getting one, but I can see that for a working person, with children demanding food NOW! it might be quite useful.