Difference between Ultimate and Performance T-fal has the Ultimate and Performance lines. Both have a copper bottom and aluminum core. Anyone know the difference between the 2 lines?
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Bless your heart for asking this question. I'm trying to decide between the two and I don't know, either.
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Here is a review that addresses some of the differences:The handle gets hot while cooking, March 28, 2011By B. Le (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews(REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)We own both set: this Ultimate cookware of 12 pieces and the Performance cookware of 10 pieces. This set, the Ultimate, has more pots for a cheaper price than the Performance set. However the handles of this set get hot while cooking, make it uncomfortable to handle.We would recommend the Performance set and wish T-fal makes more pots of that style. Here is a review that addresses some of the differences:The handle gets hot while cooking, March 28, 2011By B. Le (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews(REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)We own both set: this Ultimate cookware of 12 pieces and the Performance cookware of 10 pieces. This set, the Ultimate, has more pots for a cheaper price than the Performance set. However the handles of this set get hot while cooking, make it... » Read More Here is a review that addresses some of the differences:The handle gets hot while cooking, March 28, 2011By B. Le (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews(REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)We own both set: this Ultimate cookware of 12 pieces and the Performance cookware of 10 pieces. This set, the Ultimate, has more pots for a cheaper price than the Performance set. However the handles of this set get hot while cooking, make it uncomfortable to handle.We would recommend the Performance set and wish T-fal makes more pots of that style. « Show Less
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For the construction of the bottom of the Ultimate model, you can just click on the diagram given above on the Amazon product page. Apparently, it's a copper core between aluminum layers and then stainless steel above and below that. So the comment "The Ultimate set has a triple clad bottom, stainless, copper, stainless." made previously is inaccurate, since Ultimate has aluminum, also. Counting the bottom visible copper inlay, then, there are 6 layers: SS, aluminum, copper, aluminum, SS, copper.
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I'm looking to purchase this and solid core copper is the only way to go, in their picture it shows that the wires are solid core and not stranded. So is the picture wrong or does someone not know the difference between stranded and solid core?
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I believe all the specifications are the same. The difference is the color/finish of the metal. So, which ever you prefer!
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I took this straight from the T-fal website "Stainless steel disc base. Full size stainless steel disc over heavy gauge aluminum base". I hope this helps.
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There is no difference. I ordered the two-pack, and installed one for the teams cooler, and one in the P/S line. No problems so far; just make sure you have the flow direction correct when you install.
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I've talked to someone who owns both, and read numerous reviews. No one can find a material difference. Seems to be a case of OEM rebranding.
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According to the comparison chart below the description it looks like the two products have different dimensions: this one is supposedly 7.2 inches x 12.5 inches x 18.6 inches and the T-fal A85724 is listed as 11 inches x 18 inches x 13 inches. I can't confirm either of these sizes since I don't own either one (yet). I'm trying to evaluate this data myself right now so unfortunately I can't answer your ultimate question of whether this was "worth the extra money".
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Since I've never used a Tfal fryer, I can't really compare them. As I understand it, though, the two items are completely different in their technology, as in a fryer compared to a convection oven. I'm afraid your question is like comparing apples to oranges.
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I'm looking to buy one. Such a good question but no one seems to know the answer. :(update: I think they are the same except one is more cheaply built. But which one?? Who knows...could be the higher priced one!
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NO It clearly states all types EXCEPT INDUCTION.I will tell you this pot is great but the bottom is not the "normal"material used in the higher end T-FAL.It will warp at high temperatures.Unfortunately is only comes (by T-Fal)in this "C" series.
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I went with the UL20A largely because I think for everyday use having that SU7300 will make it feel faster. For the games I play (mostly older RTS games), the integrated graphics should be fine - and I'll just head to my desktop computer if I need more power than that. My concern is that that 330 and the ION will just kill the battery life, and then I'm tethered to a power outlet - so might as well just use my desktop. And I think I'd get annoyed with waiting on that Atom processor to keep up - whereas the UL20A seems to have decent processing power and a nice, portable form factor - seems like the perfect blend.
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The only difference I can see is the look and the price. We bought the Top Star and it has ran great for us. we use it once a day. At the point and time it was the cheaper one of the two.
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Re: Duracell Procell vs regular Duracell...any difference?For product manufactured in the US, we have been told by our Gillette reps that there is no difference between "Procell" and regular Duracell Coppertop.The only problem we have is we can often buy regular Duracell consumer packs on sale at a retailers with a per cell price, cheaper than we buy Procell direct.
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Both models are available as retail and non-retail items (e.g. end-users and companies). As far as DL/UL performance..SB6141: 343 / 132 Mbps Down / UpSB6180: 343 / 132 Mbps Down / UpThe are some internal hardware differences between the two, which would only matter if you're an engineer (or an ISP with specific requirements for your network).Both devices are widely supported and offer the same performance to the end-customer.TLDR: Buy whichever model is supported by your ISP.
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I went to the duracell website and pulled the spec sheets for the PC1500 and the MN1500 which are the Procell and Coppertop versions and found that specifications and all performance charts (six of them) are identical. You can find them here: http://www1.duracell.com/procell/productdata/# (if the link is removed just google: duracell procell batteries overview) I think they are positioned for different market segments. Consumer or industry. The procells are not retail packed.
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The materials and construction are all the same. The only difference is the finish. The UltraZinc unit is zinc plated which is more durable to corrosion long-term.
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No, I can find no difference in heat and the pan seems totally level. Did your last pan slowly develop a high center, or was it there from the beginning? So far, the T-Fal pan is fine. Perhaps after years of use, a pan might warp. Time will tell, but I doubt this will happen.