I bought a 9-inch and went home very happy. I used it a few times for eggs only, and it worked perfectly. However, once I sautéed meat (did not use any oil, the only fat was the one occurring naturally on a lean meat), the magic was gone. I tried to make an omelet next time, and it became a scrambled eggs and it was completely stuck to the pan. And yes, I followed all the instructions. If you want to make only eggs, it will work. Anything else, I would think twice.
I wanted to return it but no longer had the receipt. To return it to manufacturing under warranty I had to pay shipping and handling, which would cost me more than half of what I paid for the pan. So, now I have a normal fryer that needs Pam or oil, like many others I have in the house. Very disappointed!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend