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Default Induction hobs? Worth the extra money?

"Sky" > wrote
cshenk wrote:
"Sarah" > wrote
>
>> > I'm in the process of picking all my appliances for my new kitchen. I'm
>> > in
>> > a dilemma, as the induction hobs are at least £500 more than the
>> > ceramic
>> > hobs.


>> What is a 'hob'?


>From the OP's original context, I'd venture to guess a 'hob' in this
>case would be a counter cooktop, perhaps. Whether built- or plug-in, I
>don't know. Doesn't induction mean one has to use cookware that's
>'magnetic' (er, I mean magnets will stick to the cookware)?


I wasnt sure. Induction to me means a glass top surface but in other spots
she seems to mean convection oven?

Oh well, she'll have to say. And the price is a bit much for a mere
stovetop.