I researched brands and sizes of pressure cookers for over a year before I decided.  I narrowed it down to the Fagor and Presto, four and six quart.  As I am a senior citizen, I decided on the four quart so it would not be so heavy when full.  I really had a hard time with the choice of brand; both got equally good reviews.  I finally chose the Presto because I called customer service to ask a question and they could not have been more friendly.  I thought, if I had more questions, or needed to order any additional items in the future, they would be great to deal with! As well, they have a very user-friendly website. I have now used it twice (put if off for about a week - a little intimidated by it).  I made chicken soup - excellent!  The pressure cooker infuses the chicken flavor so much better than stove top cooking.  I usually add chicken broth when cooking on the stove, but didn't need to with the pressure cooker.  I also made potato-leek soup which was marvelous.  And the little instruction book that comes with it is great!  It explains everything very clearly and has some great recipes (including the chicken soup and potato soup)!  It took a long time to choose,  but I really feel I made the right decision!  I am so excited to try lots of recipes.  Oh, and the shorter cooking times are great - both for expediency and for saving on electricity!