I'd post over in the appliance forum too. There are people there that can give very detailed accounts of the options and which ones might be better.

When I bought about two years ago GE and Electrolux were the two top picks in the regular selection (not commercial or high end lines, just regular normal consumer ranges).

I've been very happy with my GE. I think both companies have since introduced new models though. I'm sure the appliance forum can assist further.

Thanks, I will go post there.... EDIT: I want to leave a remark here that the thread is up and ready in Appliances, but I don't see a way to do so. Anyhow: it is.

I have the electrolux slide in, bought 2 years ago and love it. Never had a moment's trouble with it.

Also have a 30" Electrolux slide-in. Have used it almost daily since November and love it. The oven is spacious and the gliding racks work smoothly. I don't have any experience with canning to offer. I'm hoping someday... ;)

I bought a year ago. I was on a budget,
but I made the decision to go with induction. At the time, I loved the
Thermadore cooktop, but way out of my range, so what I went with was a
Frigidaire Induction Range. The whole range was much more budget worthy
than separate cooktop and slide in oven, which is what I would have
gotten, had that been in my budget.

So, a year later, I am very happy with my choice. Bought locally.
Cost $1700, which included a couple hundred for 5 yr warranty (I read
multiple times on varied forums that this was wise to consider). Great
performance, love the technology, still looks like it was just
delivered. What I like a lot about this model is it has nobs for burner control, (I LOVE the nobs) not all
digital. Works better with my brain! I didn't need a warming oven below
the oven. The small warming burner that is an electric burner, I haven't
used much, but am tickled to have it when I am cooking for larger
crowds.

Great convection/conventional oven. Great broiler, the coils cover
almost all of the space, not just concentrated in the middle of the
oven. I received a small, about 3oz. bottle of cleaner with it and still
have 3/4 of it left, because I only use it occasionally when I can't
get a smudge up. I use a spray bottle with water and white vinegar.
Works like a charm 98.9% of the time. Just like cleaning windows,
because that's what it is. Hope this helps someone. I used this forum
often when considering induction and really appreciated the reviews.

I'd like to add that I liked the Electrolux 30" slide in just as well (they are the same company). What made me choose the Frigidaire was the better online reviews (a bit) of their induction stoves, and the other two things I mentioned above, knobs and no warming oven needed. The Frigidaire was also a couple hundred less at the time, hence, more budget worthy.

ndovale, I really appreciate the review. I'm saving for an induction range and I LOOOOOOVE the new Bertazzoni. However, if I'm honest, I'm most attracted to the looks of it and the fact that it has knobs. I know it wouldn't be the best choice for my city because of limited servicing. I didn't think to look at fridgidaire. I have a frigidaire electric ceramic top now and I like it, but it's getting old and time for an upgrade. I'm off to look at the frigidaire and see how it compares to the Bertazzoni.

If you like knobs, look at the new Samsung slide-in induction range. I love my lower price point Samsung induction range with flex burners, dual burner use, and boil alert. I have had mine two years...bought before the new slide-in option. If I do not get an induction cooktop, I will buy the new Samsung induction slide-in...the blue "flames" do not appeal to me but they are not a " deal breaker" for me.

I can't speak to longevity since we just finished our Reno in May but I do love my Electrolux 30" slide in range with double ovens. Since it is a 4 burner with digital controls you may not lean toward it. This is the first induction I have ever had and I would not choose to go back to regular electric.

Other GWers will be more informed about canning and induction. I know they make stainless induction compatible pressure cookers but have not found a compatible pressure canner. You may want to check that out. I have saved an electric coil hotplate (from the Reno) for pressure canning until there are affordable induction ones available here in USA.