I had one years ago. I assume they are more "high tech" these days. One benefit was that the board itself was very heavy and stable, even on my granite counter tops. Eventually, the cutting mat separated from the wood base. I think this is a valuable tool for someone with a handicap that makes it hard to control the ruler and the fabric together. There IS a learning curve. It's kinda like, I have all these fancy do-dads in my kitchen to mix, blend, etc., but when I need the egg beaten, or the onion chopped, well I just use a knife or a fork! But, I don't have a bad thing to say about Cuisinart!
