gnu: I had a West Bend before I bought the Hamilton Beach and like it much better. All Clad makes a very well rated one, but it sells for about $200. I have used mine using all three methods of cooking and really like it.

I failed to mention that I always use a Slow Cooker liner made by Reynolds to ease the clean-up. All one has to do is rinse out the insert as the liner completely protects it.

DougR