I be a die hard Zojirushi fan . this Sanyo be really great ! I love the heavy rice pan and the eveness of the heat . my brown rice come out perfect and have be perfect for 3 day now ! I have be make rice for 40 year now . my japanese mother always buy Zojirushi product , so it be a plunge for I to trust the Sanyo model . after read the first review by Dino , I feel comfortable enough to take the plunge . boy , Dino , you be certainly right ! it be not cheaply build . it be very sturdy and the pot be of extra nice quality , very heavy duty . instruction be clear and the unit be very easy to use . I love the design and it really do not take up much more space than the 10 cup cooker it replace . I love the multi-functionality of it , though I have not try every setting yet . I have only make rice and use the steamer to steam some veggy to perfection . clean up be a absolute breeze ! I be totally satisfied ! it be a great multi-function rice cooker at a great price .