Panini Press/Waffle Maker/Griddle/Grill Recommenda

[seasonsofwither]

Hey everyone,

I'm turning 18 in March and I have been cooking meals very frequently for my family for the past 5 years. My dad said he would buy me a high-quality professional grade panini press/waffle maker/griddle/grill that has at least a minimum of 1500 watts power. It is ultimately crucial to have that much power for evenly distributed cooking. My budget isn't entirely limited, however I'd like to stay around the $200 range.
Thanks so much everyone, this decision needs to be made by tonight to have it ordered by my birthday! :D I'm super excited!

[CM]

Look for one with a floating hinge in back so that sandwiches won't get pressed more on one end than on the other. An adjustable height is important, and variable heat settings. I like a cast iron heating surface as well. Happy Birthday!