I purchased this kettle at the start of Nov 07 before reading the reviews of the previous model (72300) I actually presumed that I too had bought the 72300 but was glad to find I had the latest model.
I haven't suffered with any problems of the previous model and don't get condensation underneath where the kettle sits on it's base even though there is a label warning that this may happen...it seems that I will need to wait 12 months before the plastic viewing windows either cracks or starts leaking.
It's a great kettle, easy to pour, maybe a little slow but very controlled. Looks good too! so overall I'm very happy.
I would reccomend this item to a friend.
Updated june 2009..the kettle is still going strong, still doesn't leak and the windows haven't yet cracked. There is still no condensation underneath.
Cleaned it the other day with the correct stainless steel cleaner and it looks almost like new.