the only reason this do not earn a 5 star be that it take SO LONG to make rice . now ... I know rice be rice , and there be no quick and easy way to get it from the grain to the chinese Box , but cooking two cup of this properly -lrb- meaning follow instruction perfectly and let it sit after cooking to allow the grain to finish puffing -rrb- take a easy half a hour . I doubt there be inexpensive machine out there that can cook it faster , so I guess I could give it a 5 star for effort ... but overall , for a little cooker under $ 20 , we have be very happy ! it be nice to just throw in rice and water and let it sit til its finish ... no stir or make sure the grain do not burn . you will not be dissatisfy . I do not leave many review here , but think this could help as I do not see other talk about this in they review . enjoy !