for many year , I consider a rice maker as I enjoy rice a few time a week but feel I do fine cooking it on the stovetop . it be easy . but eventually I decide to try one . this one have good rating so I go for it . it be a amazing little appliance . set it to go and relax . you rice may take a little more time to cook than on the stove but it do not need you constant attention . it will be perfectly cook , warm and wait for you . I like this cooker so much I just buy a second one for my daughter to take back to school with she . I highly recommend this one .