we have be use a Oster Rice Maker that we receive as a wedding gift 10 year ago . we never really like it but do not want to spend a bunch of money on a nicer one . we finally break down after 10 year and purchase this one after read many , many review . it have many different setting and the keep warm setting work great . we old rice maker have 2 settings-cook or keep warm . on keep warm it always burn the rice-this one do not ! the rice be nice and fluffy hour later on the keep warm setting . this rice maker be very easy to use and cook rice perfectly . we have use it for both white rice and wild rice and it work great . I like the little musical announcement that the rice be do . my husband be very concerned about the size but he seem to like it now . -lrb- he always make way too much rice anyway , so I be glad this one have a reasonable limit . -rrb- we be a family of 4 and it work great for we , however I think that be about the max . if we have another family over for dinner , we probably could not serve rice . it take a very long time to cook so we could not just whip up another batch for we guest . if you have a large family or like to entertain , I would recommend the larger size for sure . that be the only reason I give 4 star . for the price , I would expect a much larger capacity . the size on the counter be nice though and it look pretty cool . I use to hide the rice maker in a closet and pull it out as need , but since this one be so darn cool look , I keep it out . plus it make we look rich since it be so ridiculously expensive !! ; - -rrb- overall , I be satisfy with this purchase , but only because I `` m sure we 'll use it for another 10 year and we eat rice fairly often , so it justify the price . now if I could just find a coffee maker that do not suck , my life would be complete ...