Proctor Silex K2070 Electric Kettle

Advantages: fast, convenient, portable
Disadvantages: is there one?

Very handy appliance. I prefer to use an electric kettle over a standard stove top kettle for three reasons. Firstly, it shuts off on its own as soon as the water comes to a complete boil.I never have to worry about forgetting about it and returning to find my water evaporated and the bottom of my kettle turning black (believe its happened!). Also, I dont feel the pressure to jump up and shut it off immediately to end that slightly obnoxious whistling. ...
...audible "click" to alert you its done. Secondly, it can be plugged into any outlet. Ever made dinner and want a cup of tea afterwards, only to have to stop to clear off the stove to find a free burner for your kettle? With this, you can simply plug it into any free outlet. Thirdly, the inside stays cleaner than my stove-top kettle. Lime scales do not build up, so there is never any scrubbing! This kettle does exactly what it says it will do. No ... Read review

Advantages: Its size, overall usage and price
Disadvantages: None that I have found

Okay, while plenty of people may be wondering why such a separate applicance may be necessary just to boil water for tea, go ahead and buy this handy little appliance! It's a relatively small and benign appliance on your kitchen counter-top and once you start using it once, you'll soon find several uses a day for this quick water boiler - which, I find heats water even more effectively than a microwave and without the danger of the water boiling ... Read review