[mmariani]

Going on a tangent, if you like to cook you should get a traditional gas burning stove. No fancy UI beats the simplicity pushing and turning knobs. Not to mention the heating control precision. I think that's much more important than fancy knives and other expensive tools of the trade.

[erpellan]

You haven't seen precision until you've tried an induction stove. Instant heat, almost no residual temperature (they heat the metal of the pan directly rather than firing radiation / hot air at them) and super easy to clean.

[roel_v]

Nope, induction is better on all fronts (control, ease of cleaning, safety). And if you buy a good brand (I currently have Miele, my previous Siemens was great too), touch controls work perfectly.

[mmariani]

I have used a lot of induction stoves and I didn't like it very much. I just called a chef friend of mine and he agrees with me as long as you get a decent stove with big burners. Anyway, you should use whatever makes you comfortable at the kitchen. The important thing is to keep cooking and having a good time doing it.