I'm not sure how I've got through thirty years of my life without owning a laminate, but now that I have one, it's my favorite new toy! I am an avid crafter and I love to find new creative ways to come up with new arts and crafts to make. I have already laminated so much with this machine, I have my friends and family begging me to make them customized stuff as well. When I got this laminator it was a bit heavier than I was imagining, but it is a nice solid weight but not too heavy. I was able to handle it easily on my own when I unpackaged it from the box, and it was an even easier setup. I attached the included tray which was a breeze and plugged this in, and touched the power button. The buttons are very responsive and it turned on right away and started warming up. You have to wait around 30 seconds for it to warm up, but it is easy to get your project ready and in the laminating pouches. I make sure everything is lined up in the pouch and is nice and even. I like that the pouches that are used with this machine, have easy visuals on them, so it's a fool proof laminating process. When feeding it into the machine you make sure that the closed side of the laminating sheet goes in first. It creates a nice even seal as it goes in the laminator and it is a quick and painless process. It goes through in a matter of seconds and does not drag or get caught up. It comes out resting on the back tray and you can then turn it off or laminate some more projects as it is ready to go. I have created menu boards and all kinds of budgeting sheets with this and love that I can write on them and personalize them. I have recommended this machine to everyone I know that loves crafting as well as my teacher friends. It is so much handier than relying on going to a print shop to laminate. This laminating machine will get so much use, and with such great quality I will continue to be in love with my machine!