first , I try this one for myself . it be really nice and function well with various option setting . we use timer for cooking breakfast -lrb- rice porridge -rrb- on weekend a lot . it would be use for steamer cooker and slow cooker as well . the size be small , we always bring it to we ski vacation trip . then , I buy two for my kid who be live in college apartment . they both like it . it be really a nice product with quality , function build in .