I've been referring to my Excalibur as "the Cadillac" of food dehydrators, but I like Lamborghini even better...

Phat-Take a look at the food-preserving@yahoogroups list. Ask their opinion of the Nesco. They may say it is worthwhile. I am not familiar with that one. I got a deal on an Excalibur on eBay long ago and love it.

CM