we do not realize how bad we previous aroma rice cooker have get after 10 yr of use until it stop work and we buy the arc-150sb as a replacement . the first batch make with this new rice cooker come out perfect : fluffy and moist . it be well design , too . the lid lock down , so we get none of the splatter that occur out of the loose lid on the previous cooker . it even have a small water catch tray that trap the water that run off when the lid be open . this be a very good rice cooker for the price . recommend .