Free-Range Cooktop

Looking over my notes from LivingKitchen, I'd say the appliance category was thoroughly dominated by steam ovens and induction cooktops. A notable breakout product from the latter group is the CX 480. Unlike other models, which compel you to center pots within specific, circular burner-boundaries, this cooktop's network of 48 magnetic micro-coils lets you place pans of any size or shape—even a large griddle—anywhere on its surface for quick heating. gaggenau.com