I think this will probably turn out to be the right mix of price, size and aesthetic for the SVS. I am really curious to see the size, because the original model was definitely too big for an NYC apartment kitchen. Like others here, I currently use an SVM for most of my sous vide applications, but I can see how the appliance-like nature of the SVS would appeal to civilians. For example, my woman would probably prefer it if it didn't look like I was cooking up meth in the kitchen when guests come over. I wrote a little more about the Demi over here: http://blog.medellitin.com/2010/10/sousvide-supreme-demi-quick-glance.html ~p