I was constantly opening and shutting my kitchen window because I was constantly starting the gas burner to make a pot of tea. It got annoying and I am sure that they gas burning in the house, even with the window open, is not the healthiest thing for you (FDA says indoor pollution is worse that outdoor).

The 9205000 boils very quickly, in stainless steel, with no fumes. Plus the steel helps keep the remaining water nice and hot.

The only negative (to me...) is the plastic top and screener. I would like that to be steel or, in the case of the screen, possibly even non-existent.

That said, it is a good looking appliance that works well. I am looking forward to year of usage and 1000s of cups of tea!

"Super!", It was even better than the description- really top of the line quality. It makes the cheap plastic models look worse than junk.

Pros: My wife loves this gift. Great ergonomics. Rapidly heats water in almost no time. Design is "designer" quality, excellently balanced, and a pouring spout that is very safe (it would be really difficult to burn yourself with it). Simple idiot proof design. Goes from slim base to the table without needing a trivet. Looks great on your table and it retains heat for quite a while. Very simple to operate with one switch and auto-off. Very energy efficient and you don't heat-up the kitchen. Base is slim, round,and well designed...since the central connector is round you can put the kettle on it oriented in any rotated angle (a full 360 degrees). The cord can be store in the underside of the base to increase safety and reduce kitchen clutter. Perfect size and weight. Well designed twist lid.
Extreme quality at an extremely good price!
Far,far safer than boiling water on the stove in small pot and then some how pouring it into a cup...I can't believe that I risked serious third degree burns before buying this kettle!

Cons: Insignificant ones: I don't really care about the included water filter since it will need to be cleaned eventually. No water level indication (but if you pour in 2 cups...2 cups come out).

Conclusion: The best, must have kitchen item--- in my humble opinion!

"Very cool...", Indeed elegant, efficient, ergonomic. Since the kettle itself is cordless, you can refill effortlessly and safely.

"reliable kettle", I've had the kettle for 3 months, and it has done everything it it promised.

"Great deal!!", This kettle is truly a great value for the money. I took a look at about a dozen models at local department stores and most either looked/felt cheaply made and/or were overpriced. This kettle struck me as a good compromise between price, design, and function. After the purchase I realized it was better than I had hoped as it feels much more balanced in the hand than most of the pricier models. Highly recommend!