It doesn't work well with a wok though, nor does it - or any other ceramic-covered stove (halogen, IR) - cope well with those who have an "active" style of cook

It doesn't work well with a wok though, nor does it - or any other ceramic-covered stove (halogen, IR) - cope well with those who have an "active" style of cooking where the pan is moved almost as much as the utensil. I was an early adopter of induction in the 90's in the Netherlands but moved back to a wood-burning stove when I moved to Sweden. Yes, wood, in Swedish called "vedspis" (firewood-stove). It warms the house, it works when the power fails - which is does regularly out here in the countryside - and it works wonders with a wok. I still have a few induction plates but I hardly ever user them other than outside when there is fire ban in summer.