I am a serious cook and have always detested almost every attribute of non-stick pans. I finally caved to improve my french-style omelettes with this pan but was astonished to note that this pan can brown as effectively as my cast iron, reaches higher temperatures on my stove than any metal other than copper, and is excellent under the broiler. I've had the pan now for more than two years and it is still in excellent condition. Almost as fast as copper, better browning than stainless, and easily as even as iron with much simpler care. I've never given this glowing a review of any product. I'm buying a couple as presents, and thought I'd leave a review for this incredible pan.