Good investment, saves me a lot of time and pot watching
921328
Works well.  I can use it to make several batches at a time and then freeze the rice for later use.  Be sure you rinse the rice before turning on.  You need to do this to remove the excess starch, otherwise it will boil all over.
4404616
This was an incredibly good investment! I'm not normally one to pay $15 for two pieces of molded plastic, but I hated the boil water-wash pot pasta-making routine so badly that it still seemed like a good deal. Not only did I save far, far more than what it cost in time and sanity, but it also brought me an unexpected benefit. My partner was a pasta hater, having grown up eating poorly cooked pasta. The Fasta Pasta makes pasta perfectly, the way it's meant to be eaten. Having tasted the pasta that came out of it, he decided pasta was in fact the best thing since pan pizza! Now we have pasta several times a week, which I could only dream about before. I really couldn't be happier.

I guess my only issue is the measuring holes seem a bit on the small side, even though we're not big eaters. 2 servings measured with the large hole comes out to about 5oz of spaghetti, but I found 5.5oz to be the right amount for two adults. So I simply use a scale and bump the time up by 30 seconds.

Also, if your microwave is above your head, use caution when removing the hot cooker. The long shape causes it to tip easily, possibly spilling boiling water on your head.
2335655
Has been enjoying the pot a lot.  Great help and save so much time on preparing soup and dishes that need some cooking time.  The food favour and juices are retended in the food so well.  The pot is very easy to clean.  And it's non sticky.  Very good build quality of the pot.
3717857
This pot is truly one of the best investments I have made.  I needed a new stock pot and decided to purchase this one to see if it was the miracle everyone talked about. Well it is, cooking is so much easier, faster and more fun.
1596347
This is the best investment I've made in a sprinkler that I can ever recall. This thing works wonderfully,not to mention the timer, is just awesome. Everyone's complimenting me now on my lawn being greener this year, because all I have to do is set a timer, and leave it, knowing I'm not wasting water. No complaints at all, I would recommend it highly.
678609
Good quality machine. It saves me a lot of time.
4075226
The NeoEdit software takes some time.  I spent maybe a week developing my entire setup, but 2-3 years later, I have only edited it twice since then and only to add some simple shortcuts - like displaying the time on the VCR and changing the tuner volume from any device screen: TV, VCR, DirecTV.  I love this thing.  In fact, I cannot imagine going back to having 8 separate remotes.  The only issue I had with the IR learning was that sometimes I had to do it twice, but I tested all my "buttons" right after saving my configuration and it was easy enough to rememorize them and save it again.  And, again, haven't had to re-memorize anything ever since.  And, yes, the batteries last only 2-3 months, but I figure I save money replacing only 3 AA compared with all the batteries from all other 8 (or more) remotes.

On the OTHER hand, I am writing this with my fully reset SECOND - NEW Pronto sitting in front of me with my SECOND failed touch screen.  If this thing drops on the floor in just the right way - not from great heights - not being thrown - just a simple fall off the couch or chair edge - it's done.  I've dropped it before, and I knew this could happen.  I cringe every time it falls hoping this won't be the time it fails.

If it's out of warranty, you CAN have it refurbished at your own cost.  They also sell refurbished ones some places for a LOT less than a new one.

But, it's very discouraging.  I wouldn't even consider fixing it or buying a third one...except I just can't see going back to 8 remotes.  I doubt I would even remember how to use them all manually having lived with a remote that when I press a button that says "Use DVD player" - turns on/off my Tuner, VCR, DVD, TV, CD player, DirecTV and set all the inputs, volumes, sources exactly perfect without me having to do anything except put the DVD in that I want to watch.  I spent almost all of my editing time developing my macros that switch between devices - from TV to DVD, from DVD to DirecTV.  I even use this to control my Camcorder.

It's heartbreaking, but refurbishing costs about $50 or so.  And...I'll probably pay it...gladly.
4643339
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1361138
Very good investment. My router an cable box contributes 60 kwh per month to my electricity bill. With the remote control plug I able to conveniently  power on the power source to my entertainment systems when i want to. When I'm done  watching or going to bed I just power down. No more vampire power
2200316
This has been a good purchase after a handful of uses. Only cons are you have to put a little more  water than you think to use the strainer when cooking noodles. which I read in another review but I now see why this is relevant. The first couple times I filled it up I had to take it off the stove and add more water, lesson learned and I will spend an extra 20 seconds at the sink next time. The biggest con is that there are 2 thin handles "attached" to the top steamer insert that allow you to pull it out of the pot. They are not secure and easily come out from the holes so you have to be careful when handling the top steamer. I'm sure it just a matter of time until I lose the handles.
2251619
I could write a sonnet about my love for the Instant Pot, except i've never written a sonnet, and i'm at work (shhhh) so I'll keep it semi-short.

THIS IS THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUR KITCHEN!  I'm a busy mom.  I've got two kids, homeschooling them both, as well as working part-time, so basically I am never home.  I also have a child with allergies, which makes willy nilly eating out a game of Russian Roulette.  Since I've gotten my Instant Pot, i've been able to get home at 5:15, sit down for a few minutes, realize it's about an hour away from dinner time, flip out, check the freezer, and within 32 minutes, have an amazing, delicious, home-cooked meal.  I've cooked ribs, roasts, chicken, lasagna, meatloaf, and sides galore.  I've literally put blocks of ice surrounding meat from my freezer into the pot, and still been able to have dinner ready within a half hour.  This machine is amazing!  I got it for a pretty amazing price (THANK YOU PRIME DAY!) but honestly I would recommend buying it even at full price.  Just 4 meals you can cook in under 30 minutes will save you at least $200 in takeout, and you get the comfort of knowing YOU cooked the meal, so you know what went into it.  I love slow cooking, and one day when I have time (read: in 15 years when my kids are both in college) I will get back to slow roasting and crock pot cooking.  But for a family CONSTANTLY on the go this is the BEST.  LOVE YOU SO MUCH, INSTANT POT!
3306046
Probably one of the best investments I have made in years.  Fits over many sizes of pans.  Easy to clean.  Clear glass in center enables you to watch what is cooking.
1122457
First, a bit about myself. I learned how to smoke BBQ working in Lexington, NC, and I managed 3 different BBQ restaurants in western NC. I used to buy over a ton of pork a week.  I've been doing home smoking for 20 years with high quality offset smokers. I have frequently made large batches of BBQ for church fundraisers, big parties, etc.,with those,  but I am rarely doing that now.

I was in the market for a smaller, easier smoker that wouldn't tie me up for hours to do just a small batch. I got this unit on a huge sale at Lowe's about a year ago, and I am not disappointed.  At first I just used it for small things, like a couple chickens, stuffed jalapenos, a turkey, etc. The results were so good that I decided to try it on a couple of pork butts and a couple racks of ribs. The results were damn close to what I could get from all the effort that goes into using my big offset smoker. And because it's so easy, I find that I use it far more often. I only fired up the big offset smoker a few times a year,  rarely a week goes by that I don't smoke something now.

Pros:

I have to 40" version.  I smoke 4 butts at a time with no issues. I have tried doing more, but I don't feel like the unit generates enough heat for much more of a load than that. That's fine because the manufacturer rates it at 4 butts, even though you can squeeze 8 in there.

Its is so easy to use. Set the desired time and temperature,preheat it, put the meat in it, put some wood chips in it, and that's it. However, I set the temp about 10 degrees higher than I want because of where the thermometer is located. (Make sure you follow the instructions and preheat it to the highest setting for half an hour to make up for the heat you will lose while loading the meat in.)

Wood chips are replenished externally, so there is no need to open the door and lose heat/smoke. It produces an ample amount of smoke.

Built in temperature probe displays internal meat temp without opening the door.

There is very little temperature fluctuation. The exterior remains cool to the touch because it is so well insulated. so electric control is very accurate. I put my own remote thermometer on the same level as the meat, and I got by that.

Cleanup takes minutes. I line the drip pan, trays, etc with foil. Once the unit cools down, I clean the racks, wipe down the interior, and reline the foil. Takes 5 minutes.

It's also very easy to use as a cold smoker with either an external smoke source or or the A-MAZE-N pellet system (see below).

Cons:

Like any smoker , the temperature on the thermometer is not the temp on the cooking surface. I use an auxiliary to make sure I am targeting the actual cooking temp where I want it.

The chip tray only holds a small amount of chips, requiring reloading every 20 minutes. While it only takes a few seconds to reload, having to check it that often is annoying. I got the A-MAZE-N pellet tray based comments in BBQ forums/groups, and it is, well, A-MAZE-N. I can get hours of good and consistent smoke from one tray, and the pellets are available in a wide variety of woods for very reasonable prices.

<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/A-MAZE-N-Amazen-Pellet-Smoker-with-Pitmasters-Choice-Pellets-5-34-L-x-8-34-W/dp/B00LLIQRZW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">A-MAZE-N Amazen Pellet Smoker with Pitmasters Choice Pellets, 5" L x 8" W</a>

I really have no other issues with it. I highly recommend this smoker. It's not a replacement for a huge wood smoker of you want to feed an army of hungry people, but it is more than sufficient to feed 20+ people with a very high quality product and very little effort tending the smoker.
4906401
ok. i do not buy this stuff on tv infomercials.
i don't have a tv.
but a friend gave me this.
and i have found it to be pretty amazing in several variations.

1. yes, it's not FASTER than boiling H20 & cooking pasta, but costs less energy.
2. it cooks oatmeal & grits to perfection.
3. i use the containers to sprout seeds---with the slotted tops, it makes draining easy.
4. great gift. think outside the box :)
899908
In comparison to my other kitchen appliances, this is by far the best investment. Initially, I was nervous about owning a pressure cooker as I was afraid of releasing the pressure vent but after having done it this appliance its completely harmless.
What I really love is that I am able to make all of my favorite slow cook recipes at a fraction of the time. It's also easy to use and clean up effortless which is a plus. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking who has a busy lifestyle like me.
3307467
I originally bought just the burner then found out that I could not purchase the rest with out buying another burner as part of this kit as part of Amazon Prime.  That is not really a problem, but is important to know if you are looking at buying an alcohol burner.  At least now I have a spare burner.  This also comes with a stand to use solid fuel which is a great idea.

Everything nests together perfectly and is well made.  It should be noted that you should put cloth around the items that go inside so they do not scrap together and add some on top so they do not bounce around.  I keep my matches and a bag of Ramon noodles in the top to keep everything in place.

I have tested this twice now using 600ml of water, that is what my water bottle contains so I use this amount.  At 40F at 1000ft MSL it took about 15 minutes to come to a full rolling boil.  That is lighting the stove and then placing the pot on top immediately and not waiting for the stove to heat up and start coming out of the jets.  What I was most surprised about was after putting the stove out with the snuffer lid, it only took 10 minutes for it to be cool enough to easily handle and store away in the nylon bag.
3960683
My brother-in-laws parents have one of these and love it. I really wasn't all that impressed with the price when I started looking at it. Justifying the difference in price was not easy, but I figured if all else fails I could return it. Needless to say, it was money well spent. I figure it's cut my cooking times in half. Since I usually don't figure out what I want to eat till I'm already too hungry to wait, this has helped me to eat a little healthier. If you can get past the price, this is well worth it.