I have have this for about two month now and it have turn out better than I expect . I have never have brown rice that I like before but it turn out perfect with this . I find out that I can cook dry bean in this to perfection ! I put 2 1\/2 part water to one part bean and use the white rice setting . after the timer go off I pour cold water on top then rinse and drain . bean come out firm with skin attach but not mealy . I have try black bean and black-eyed pea this way so far with great result . a bag of mixed bean do not work as well .