I bought this after reading reviews in Consumer Reports, because I needed an extra for a dinner I was cooking for 25 people. My old crock put was about 30 years old, although still in working order. This one is way better, heating the soup much more quickly and keeping the food at an even temperature. The best part is the locking lid, which allowed for safe transport.

Easy to program and the large 7 quart size is great for soups. Plus the seal keeps it tight and it doesn't leak when transported in a car! And the carrying bag is perfect for keeping it hot.

This review is in response to some of the negative reviews saying things were overcooked, it gets too hot or their crock pot cracked during use…they may have been clamping the lid down; for this unit, you don’t engage the clamps while cooking, only when transporting food. I’m really happy with this slow cooker, it’s spacious, cooks meat and vegetables evenly and the timer function is a great feature.

A Crock Pot is the only brand of slow-cooker I have ever bought, and I currently have three of different sizes. They last forever and are very reliable, taking up the slack during holiday cooking and large potluck gatherings. They exceed expectations--never overheating or burning meals. My crock pots make me look good. They make it seem like I know what I'm doing--lol!

This is a very nice looking oval crockpot. The insert comes out for easy washing It is simple to operate. The lid will lock onto the crockpot for transport. I was surprised to see that it comes with an insulated carrying case which is a nice feature.

Needed something for transporting. I already own an older model crock pot that is still going strong but wanted a locking lid and travel bag. The sale price at Sam's Club was the clincher. After pricing travel bags at $40-$45, this purchase was a no-brainer, as it only cost a few more dollars for the crockpot and travel bag. I like the time and temperature features on this new one, too. Very pleased.

I really like my new upgraded crockpot. Not only can you carry it away from home in a nifty carrying bag, it has a digital timer on it! Once the time has ended, it automatically goes into warm mode. I didn't think I wanted or needed another crockpot until my husband bought me this one!

It works my problem is that our power goes out at least once a week and even if for a minute the crockpot has to be re-set. So don't forget or the food will not get cooked

The crock-pot cooks well and the lid locks are convenient for transporting food without getting in the way, like they did with a prior version. I also like the carrying bag that was included. My one complaint is that the rubber feet underneath, while providing a good cushion, make the crock-pot base tip easily when empty. This is not as bad when the crock is in the base, but it worries me that it will tip when a little pressure is applied to one side

I'm really happy with this crockpot overall. It cooks evenly, is easy to use, and does exactly what I hoped it would. The only downside is the lid design—the two side snaps that are supposed to hold the cover in place feel a bit wacky and awkward to use. They don't feel as sturdy or intuitive as they should. That said, the crockpot itself works great and I'm enjoying it despite that small flaw.