This device provides comfort of use and finish (smooth skin) as manual grater does not bring it's very clear. Word feet sore from crevices !!
Certainly, I agree with some who say that the unit is noisy but you can not have everything.
Moreover, it is difficult to market a more powerful device, because some might be injured by heating ... (pro equipment is required and there is not at all the same cost)
In short, price / quality ratio that is well placed and quite effective provided the regularly and didnt expect to have a severe corneal layer.