What the difference between a bamboo steamer and a stainless steel one?

i have a metal (must be stainless steel) steamer at home and am wondering what the difference is from a bamboo one. obviously i know that one is bamboo, and the other is metal, but do i need both? i'm going to try my hand at making some oriental vegetable dumplings and am wondering whether my metal steamer is going to be able to cook them or if i need a bamboo one.

What the difference between a bamboo steamer and a stainless steel one?
basically there are no differences between the stainless steamer and bamboo steamer when it comes to cooking time. however some people believe that bamboo steamer gives out more flavor, but based from experience there is no noticeable difference in flavor. the only advantage i noticed in using a bamboo steamer is that the wrapper on the bottom of your dumplings will tend to stick less with the bamboo steamer.
Reply:You can do it in the metal steamer...bamboo steamers are hard to clean...
Reply:I think a bamboo one gives it more of an authentic oriental taste, but a metal one will still do the job