spent way too much time research the various brand and finally decide on the Sanyo due to the slow cooking option . the first day i try simple Jasmine rice and it come out perfect . next day try Botan -lrb- Medium Grain -rrb- rice and once again it be cook just like a resturant . decide to try a simple slow cook chicken stew recipe from the internet , come out good and the slow cook function work very well . grant it be only be a week since I have have it but I have to highly recommend it due to it be versitility . some of the feature that stand out for I be ; 1 . 12 hour clock -lrb- not 24 hour like some brand -rrb- 2 . contact Sanyo about change battery -lrb- clock -rrb- and it can be change by the user without ship to Sanyo . -lrb- do take a little common sense though -rrb- 3 . come with two pan , one for Rice , other for slow cook along with a steam tray and tofu tray . 4 . easy to use ! 5 . make great rice ! I do not think I need to spend more money for better taste . 6 . look to be build well . for those who be wonder , it be manufacture in China . I be very happy with this cooker !