I buy this rice cooker for my husband for Christmas . we never have a rice cooker so we do not know what to expect and for the price -lrb- and the other review -rrb- I think I would give this one a try . if there be any confusion about how much rice it would make , one look at it would be a huge clue ... but I know it would be fine for the two of we . I have make 2 ` measure ' of raw rice and it be way too much for both of we ~ even though it be design for 3 cup -lrb- measure -rrb- I doubt we would ever make that much . we love the small size and have cook brown rice , jasmine and basmatus perfectly so far . we learn that if the warmer be leave on too long it will get a little browned on the bottom so we just unplug it and let it steam . I would give it 5 star , however it do ` spew ' as someone else write earlier and I have learn to put a paper towel under it to catch any mess . I do not know if that be because it be such a small size or if that be common with rice cooker in general . however , the unit be very easy to clean . I read that some cooker have a hinge , non-removable lid and I know I do not want that . for the price , this cooker be simple , efficient , take up very little space and a bargain !