I love this new press! I am very happy with my upgrade.If you are thinking of upgrading like I did, I hope this review helps you in your decision on what press to get.I have the original press so I have something to compare to.Pressure control- The original had its default pressure control but I was finding myself using my manual press for things like slates. This one i can control it, if I need less or more. Note for most items you will need 170. (It's in the manual) by default it's set at 50. You will need to adjust this before you press the 1st time.The tray- It pulls out all the way! While the original it pulled out most of the way, this one pulls out all the way for easier placement. It also gives you a little click when you push in so you can hear when it's pushed back all the way. Note it will also beep at you if you try to start it when it's not all the way.Controls- it's got a easy to use control panel, and a included "cheat sheet" right under it so if you forget what to hit, it's right there. Like the original you can set default settings. I like the adjustable screen it makes it so much easier to keep a eye on the timer.Quick to heat up- this one seems to heat up a bit faster. Though I didn't time it.Footprint - the footprint is pretty much the same, though it's taller.Weight- my complaint with the 1st one, when the tray was all the way out, if you pushed to hard it tipped. It was a little to light. (Though really easy to move). This one they have fixed it. This baby is heaaavvvvyyyyy. I don't feel like I am going to tip it over like the original. But this one I won't be moving around like i do the original.The only thing this is missing is a larger size. I wish they would come out with a 16x20 option. For a automatic press, this is definitely worth the upgrade.