we have own several less expensive rice cooker , but this one have be well worth the cost so far . it have cook perfect rice without scorch every time we have use it -lrb- we prefer brown rice for a healthier diet -rrb- . it do take a little longer to cook but we have learn to time it to coincide with the rest of the meal . the clean-up be very quick and easy and it do not take up too much storage space . it be very well-made but we be a little surprised at how small the rice pot be . this have not present a problem for we as it make plenty of rice to meet we need . I have not cook anything else in it yet . my daughter live in Japan and say this brand be very good . the only other issue be that the cord be removable versus retractable . this also have not present a problem , but I do not remember if the information provide tell we that . it look like a miniature robot and we love to hear the start and end tune .