I love this rice cooker ! my old one give up the ghost after something like 18 year of service . I have be very happy with it and debate with myself about `` how much better '' one of the newer electronic cooker could possibly be . I think the old one do a good job with whatever I put in it - white rice , brown rice , Kashi pilaf , and steel-cut oats - but decide to give this one a shot . well , this have be a revelation . it produce the most lovely , fluffy rice I have ever cook and make steel-cut oats exactly to my taste . I like the nice , heavy bowl and the carry handle be very handy when tuck it away in my lower cupboard . I have get a very small kitchen and the compact size be perfect . it be simple to use and the quality feel very nice . I think this be go to be a workhorse in my kitchen for a long time .