I bought a single ring stand alone induction hob to try it out. It is a bit basic but so fast. It doesn't do a simmer very well, but I imagine a proper 4 ring hob would be more sophisticated. I also wanted to use it to make preserves so I can monitor how much electricity each batch uses. I sometimes think I don't charge enough to cover the fuel and after all the preserve making has knackered the ceramic hob, I thought I would knacker this small hob instead.
I have my eye on an AEG slider control and spent half an hour chatting to someone at AEG who assured me that the new hobs need a definite strong slide and wiping the controls down would not turn them off.
my other option would be a Miele with knobs but of course that will be more expensive.
What I couldn't be having is a hob that thinks for itself and turns off if I wipe it with a cloth.
I did also strongly suggest to the lady at AEG that they actually got their designers to talk to people who really cook, rather than making their products for people who don't cook much and just want the items to look good.
She agreed with me and took my details for testing the products. I am not holding my breath though.
I really want to have a little play with the model I am thinking of but of course they don't have that facility, that would be too useful.