I don't know how digital this marvel of a gas range is but it's surprisingly helpful! I always set the time when heating a pot just in case I get distracted the chickens or the computer or the FoolPhone. With the right set up it will even cook rice nice for you, In Japan it feels better to avoid the electric monopoly with the nukes. The local gas company seems like a more family affair. And big iron frying-pans and woks seem to work better with flame...