pro : \* Perfect size for one or two people . \* extremely easy clean up . \* Easy to store due to small size . \* Cooks perfectly every time . \* keep the rice warm while you prepare the rest of you food or if you have mistime cooking other meal element . \* can throw the lid back on and put the leftovers directly into fridge . \* have never once boil over even with faulty ingredient measuring . \* Great spoon be include that make it easy to serve and also do not damage non-stick coating . \* I have have this machine for over nine month and its worn well ... still work great though I have use it often . \* you do not have to ever check on the rice . it automatically turn off when it be do . \* because of the clear lid you can easily check to cooking progress . con : \* this be really not fair but I love Middle Eastern cooking especially the crunchy rice from the bottom of the rice pan that be call tadig . if I leave it stand long enough the crispiness almost form but not with a thorough crunch . -lrb- this machine be in no way bill as one that be capable of make tadig . -rrb- \* somewhat related to the above comment , the machine do not keep the rice hot , hot though it be thoroughly warm no matter how long I have let it sit .