In my opinion, this cooker is a poor value for the money.  I have several pressure cookers, and this is probably my least favorite to use -- I actually don't enjoy cooking with it at all.  Its very basic, with an old fashioned weighted pressure release, clunky to close, and the cheap plastic handle is not attached very securely.  I have had some problems with the safety latch, which doesn't seat properly, and allows pressure to escape, making it difficult to bring the pot to temperature.  Most importantly, for just a bit more money, much better pots are available.