we buy this to replace a older rice cooker . I love the feature - brown rice and delay timer . we use to jump hoop to cook brown rice well . still come short . however , with this rice cooker its easy and the rice come out with just the right amount of consistency . the delay timer be another feature I really like it . just put the rice and water and set the timer . it will automatically start , cook and come to warm . really convenient . overall I like it and would recommend to other .