I have search for a rice cooker for a very long time . I do in fact buy a cheaper model at wal mart , a very well known brand that have great review . however I know right off it make lousy rice . I do want one make in Japan not China . however I do choose this Sanyo . I be very happy with the outcome . I do not make a lot rice . I be single retired & live alone . I do have back issue & stand at the stove to watchpot be not something I can do or want to do . this rice cooker cook all kind of rice to perfection . I also have make one pot meal with add chicken breast & some spice , from the little cookbook that come with . it be very good as well . I make a shrimp meal to . I like the very sturdy inner bowl . the whole unit be sturdy while be lightweight . be small but large enough for plenty of rice . its very easy to use . the button be nice a big & you can see they very well . I do wish the buzzer where louder tho . its very low & you can t barely hear it . still have to watch the clock & set a timer I can hear . it do finish when the book say it do . right on the dot . I do not use the warmer . I take out the rice when finish . I do not intend to use it for bread making . I have a breadmachine . I be very happy with this Sanyo rice cooker .