I've also recently bought one. I've used it nearly everyday to have free chips or wedges but also did homemade southern fried chicken wings. Most of the coating came off but enough stayed on for it to taste amazing. I know a lot of people only recommend Maria piper or a similar potato but we just buy Asda 2 for £2 bags of white potatoes. They have yet to break or mush. Just give them a wash after you've cut them, bung them in a tea towel and dry em off...and you are good to go. It was pricey at £88 from eBay but came with 1 year warranty and I can't see I getting boring...