Item : B000ND1WMO Customer Reviews Great pans, but don't last forever by .. E. Andresen (Hoffman Est, IL) I bought these pans a few years ago. They worked great for a long time, and I was very happy with them. Over the years though, the non-stick started wearing out and chipping. (didn't put them in the dishwasher, didn't use metal utensils). Also, don't use spray-oil like PAM as it leaves a film on the pan that is nearly impossible to wash off. I'm planning on buying another set, this time around i'll make sure to use a pump-spray bottle with oil like the instructions say. Excellent value by .. Kim () I have bought so many frying pans that claim to be the last pan I'll ever need to buy, but this time I think I have really found it! These pans are so easy to clean and they cook evenly. Love the size and weight of them. Nothing ever sticks. I am careful not to use metal utensils with them. I love how I can brown in them and put them in the oven. I made a delicious pork roast browned on the stove top. Put baby carrots on the side and roasted them and the pork together in the oven. Turned out wonderful! Truly Everyday Use just add Covers by .. Colleen (Illinois) This combo pack is a great bargain because you will literally use it everyday. I have tops for both of them from other parts of my Calphalon collection. The larger one I use to fry chicken and saute meat all the time. All I do is cover and fry away. I also do a great egg plant, squash, red and green pepper veggie stir fry. There is never an issue regarding the heating quality, cleaning, or overall care. The 10" one I use to fry my eggs or smaller meals. The ONLY limiting issue that may be of concern is multi tasking with these pots without the top. If you can switch another Calphalon cover to either of these then the sky is the limit. Good Eating. very good by .. Owltown (Georgia) Product as expected and of quality expected from Calphalon. Only wish there was some standard nameing so i could easly match pots with other i own. Good, but probably not great by .. Samuel D. Uretsky (Wantagh NY) A non-stick skillet is a kitchen workhorse. For today's home cooks, the skillet may serve its traditional role of frying and sauteing, but in addition, for the cook in a hurry, a follower of Jaques Pepin and Rachael Ray, the skillet may replace a pot when there are liquids to be reduced, since the wider top offers more room for evaporation. While a traditional skillet may be prefered for developing a fond, the carmelized bits of food that add flavor to a dish, many of us would sacrifice a bit of flavor for an easy clean-up. While non-stick skillets won't make a good pan sauce, they have an edge when it comes to cooking delicate foods such as eggs, or thin fish. Every cook whose aspirations go beyond microwaving a frozen dinner should have a competent 12" non-stick skillet. That said, non-stick surfaces have a limited life, and so it's wisest to watch the price. The bargain price for these two pans is an attraction, although, while the box says it's a limited time offer, I've seen this deal at the same price for some time now. Beyond that, when Cook's Illustrated rated inexpensive non-stick skillets, their top rated 12" skillet was about $33 -- not enough to break the deal. That said, the two skillets for around $50 is a good value. While a 10" skillet may be less versatile than a 12", it may be a good idea to have one around if you have a small kitchen, or a smallish stovetop, and no way of fitting two large pans side by side. The sloping sides of this set, aside from having a modern look, are an aid in removing food neatly, and are a real boon for those trying to learn how to make a neat omlette. Durability seems good, and while heat distribution isn't perfect, it seems to be on a par with similar pans I've used. The handles stay cool over long cooking time, and the non-stick coating generally cleans easily. In sum, these are good everyday pans at a favorable, but not dramatically inexpensive price. If you're shopping for skillets in this general price range, the two-fer deal should rate a place on the short list, but there's no real wow factor. The price is good for the two pans together, but if you're unlikely to use them together, you may be better off with a marginally more expensive skillet at a lower net cost.