@gimsieke It is not ideal, but I have learned that with some getting used to it (got a new induction hob 2 years ago) it isn't that bad either. Given the possible alternatives (e.g. a row of knobs and things somewhere for which you may not have a good place) it is a decent compromise. The worst thing is the beeping when you put something ferromagnetic or wet on it, and that is only mildly annoying. But is is well reachable and visible, and that surface does *not* get hot. >>