Reviewed many pressure cookers before deciding on this one.  While it requires a bit of assembly (handles and valve) these are minor issues.  Very well made cooker and the 64 page booklet included useful information and recipes.  Bought the 4 quart model since use for one person most of the time.  Not having used pressure cooker before appreciated the warnings and useful tips on how to use safely.  Like the fact that Presto has replacement seals when needed.  Obviously cooker is useless if do not have this seal and in time am sure will require replacement.  Buying one for my daughter as well who is busy career woman and wants to eat healthy and quickly.  Keeping nutrients and vitamins in the food a plus as is the savings in time cooking a good meal.  Easy to recommend this item.