I recently purchase this very rice cooker . with as much Hanmi steam rice that I eat , I easily justify the expense . incidentally , I find the lowest price right here at Amazon.com - simply could not beat it ! this unit be one amazing little computerized cooker . I do not think it would be possible to have the restaurant quality rice at home . on my first try , the rice be even better than that ! what a delight to have it come out so beautifully cook and ready to be serve . I simply can not emphasize how pleased and impressed I be with Zojirushi . simply the best ! regards , Randy S. www.lovethatkimchi.com