this is the fourthe ricemaker we have owned and I did quite a bit of research before purchasing it. I didn't want lots of extra "bells and whistles" - just a good solid rice maker and that is exactly what this is - it makes great white or brown rice in a short amount of time and can also steam veggies in a convenient tray on top at the same time. It cleans up easily - goes easily in the dishwasher. My only complaint is that For the first couple of times you use it it sprays quite a bit of steamy water around the edges - but that stops after the third use.