This blanket is soft and cozy and has very even heat. The micro flannel gives it some loft, almost like a blanket/comforter feel. Its very different than any other warming blanket I've had and I really like it. It stays in place. The temperature controller is backlit for 40 seconds then goes off so you can't see it in the dark. I put an adhesive sticky dot on the on/off button which helps.I'll start by saying that the blanket itself (even without turning it one) is quite warm! Of course after I started using it we had a winter heatwave and it was almost too hot! I found that it is usually sufficient to just pre-heat the blanket and keep it on for a very short time and it will hold the heat very well throughout the night.It turns out the blanket is not quite as programmable as I expected. The description makes it sound like it has all kinds of heat settings and timers. It really doesn't. The "heat settings" are simply heat levels: 1 through 10. Nothing at all fancy about that. The only other control is the number of hours you want it to stay on after you turn it on: 1 through 12. While I had been hoping for something a bit more, I suppose in actual use that level of control is sufficient.And finally the controllers. I don't disagree with the other reviews of the controllers. When they are backlit for 40 seconds after pressing a button, they are very easy to read. After that? Almost impossible, even in broad daylight. You have to be looking at them at just the right angle. Is that a huge deal for me? Probably not. I've found a setting I like, and as I said, I just use the timer to have it shut off after about 2 hours anyway. I can't imagine that I would need to check the setting or adjust it after I am in bed, although I do think I could manage to find the right button to press even in the dark, at which point the backlight would come on.I also agree that the cords could use another foot in length. If I were to keep the controllers on the floor, maybe the length would be appropriate, but putting it on the nightstand is difficult and leads to the issue that others are reporting regarding the fact that the controllers are very light and will not lie flat if the cord is taught (which it probably is in most cases).Overall, I'm still quite satisfied with this purchase. But if you are looking for sophisticated controls, look elsewhere.I chose this blanket because it had a longer cord to go with the controls. I was pleasantly surprised by the softness of this blanket. It is a good weight, not light by any means. Wonderful in the winter.I have tried many different electric blankets over the past 3 years and returned them all. Mostly because the only ones made today are fleece. Fleece is just too hot for me. Every night, even with the blanket off I would get way too hot and have to take the blanket down to foot of bed. I have been trying to find a cotton one but they just are not made anymore, and if they are the cost is prohibitive at several hundred dollars. So. I purchased this as it was not fleece. It is thinner than the fleece ones and much more comfortable. It is quilted. The size is off. I have a King bed and it hangs way over the sides and bottom. Wish it was a little smaller and more fit to the size of the bed. Not really a problem. Now the bad. The controllers are awful for several reasons. They are very lightweight which means they don't stay flat on the surface where they are placed. Next, there is no way to just turn the blanket on and leave it on unless you set a timer. If you just turn it on it automatically goes to a 30 minute preset and then shuts off. Lastly, and the biggest problem is that there is no backlighting on the controllers. You can't tell by looking at it if it is on or off and you can't see the current temp. I have never had a blanket that you cannot see if on or off in the dark, they all have that feature so why not this blanket?! I really hate these controllers. Would have sent the blanket back because of this but at this time it is the only non fleece blanket I can find so I will keep it for now.Not a heating blanket but a warming one so it doesn't get as hot as a heating one would that's why I like it.It's soft and light weight. I can't wait until this winter so I can use it.The controls are big and easy to read.I absolutely love my blanket. Some people complained that it’s not warm enough… it gets really warm with another blanket on top of it or even your bedspread. I’ve never had to turn it higher than 4 with nothing on top of it. My only complaint is cord length. Controls reach my bed at the top of the bed, which is adjustable, but I can’t imagine them reaching on a flat bed.It hasn't been cold enough to use the blanket much in the last 3 weeks since I purchased it. It heats evenly and has a good amount of heat. The controls are fairly easy to operate.BUT, I'm concerned about the customer service. When I tried to register my blanket for the 5 yr warranty with "register.shavel.com" there's a message that the website is being updated. I tried several times to reach them on their register.shavel website with no luck. I requested a copy of the 5 yr warranty on the blanket's site on Amazon.com 1 week ago and they haven't responded. The site said I could request a copy through them. So, I called the shavel company and they asked me to leave a message and they would call me back. Then I went on their site and filled out a request form to register my blanket and get a copy of the 5 yr warranty. They are dupposed to contact back. My 30 days to register the blanket ends in 2 wks for it to be valid. I will give them a few days to respond, so I'll keep you posted if the 5 yr warranty is legitimate or a fraud. One of the reasons I bought the blanket is for the 5 yr warranty.you should fully test the product before the 30 days are up, or else; you will not get a refundi bought the blanket in August and did not use it at firstlater when the weather got cooler, found that the blanket generated no heati advised the seller and they said the blanket's warranty has expired; no refundthey sent a part (controller) to see if it was the problem; but still no heatthe seller will not do anything; i'm out $200, that's par for the course for amazonMuy Suave al tacto y flexible, no esta pesada y con conexiones independientes de electricidad por cada ladoKeeping me warm on those cold nightsLa cobija se descompuso en 1 mes, pésimo , de un día para otro dejó de calentar primero un lado y al día siguiente el otro