This is the most awesome portable "burner" we've even seen. It's a magnetic induction burner, made in Germany by Fissler, and it's the perfect marriage of form and function. The sleek black exterior is a smooth, frameless, glass-ceramic surface made by the famed Schott glassworks. No seams, switches or buttons mar the easy-to-clean, wipe-it-off surface. Inside is a 1500-watt motor, with a whisper-quiet fan, that can boil water in less than a minute, with minimal energy consumption. Touch-sensitive controls include a boost function for 20 seconds of full power, simple up-and-down arrows for heat levels, and a keep-warm setting. The CookStar Induction Pro easily handles everything from grilling kebabs at the table to keeping food warm for a buffet; all you need is a place to plug it in and a ferrous-metal pan for the food. Stainless-steel, multi-layer clad stainless-steel, and cast-iron will all work beautifully. Aluminum will not. Since the induction process heats only the pan, the CookStar Induction Pro will barely get warm to the touch, a great safety feature at a buffet. Additional safeguards includes a 2-hour automatic shut-off, pan detection, and over-heating protection. The Cookstar Induction Pro, thanks to its compact dimensions, even fits neatly on a shelf, to store with your cookbooks if you wish. 3-year warranty. 14.4" x 11.1" x 2.9".