Diablo Toasted Sandwich Snack Maker

The NY Times dining section recently featured an article on the popular Toastite maker from the '50's. For me, it immediately conjured memories of amazing childhood sandwich lunches that my grandmother would make...I hadn't had one of those sandwiches for 40 years, but I could still taste it like it was yesterday. The article described a new version of the Toastite and I excitedly checked it out. I was on the verge of buying it when I saw this product also on Amazon. What I like about the Diablo compared to the new Toastite is two-fold: price and clean up. (1) The Toastite is approximately $40 (no free shipping) vs $15 for the Diablo (free shipping) (2)The Diablo is dishwasher safe, the Toastite is not. I think the fact that the Toastite is not dishwasher safe is a major design flaw. It's really convenient to just pop it in the dishwasher when done. I've been making 3-4 sandwiches a day and the only problem I've had is the hinge came off during a wash in the dishwasher. So, I went to the hardware store and purchased a cheap 1" clamp to keep it locked while cooking. It's worked great! Another option would be a strong rubber band. Either way, you'll find this makes addicting sandwiches and is well worth the price.