I've got one of those 771 griddles. True, not the best choice for bacon, but for pancakes, french toast and frying eggs it's hard to beat.
A funny story about mine..my youngest daughter is here visiting from Denver. I go in the kitchen the other morning and she is making breakfast with that griddle..UPSIDE DOWN. Had bacon going on one end and scrambled eggs on the other. She thought it was meant to be used that way because the bottom has higher sides. I somehow stayed calm and instructed her to please use the other side from now on. But after reading this thread, I'm thinking..for a user..why not? It'll keep the grease off your stovetop Brad. ;D ;)