My LQS just bought it when she was at market at Houston, and I bought it. I didn't really think of it as an illuminated cutting mat, just as a light box with a cutting board benefit! I haven't used it yet, just took it out and checked it out, but it's so light and big! I do a lot of applique"- working on a king Kim McLean piece now, so I can't wait to really use it. It is pricey, but I get a member discount, but it is really awesome! it has a usb port I it too. It's so thin I couldn't believe one could be built in, but it can! I has 3 different light settings, also.