William Birkin (ã¦ã£ãªã¢ã ã»ãã¼ã­ã³, Wiriamu BÄkin) is one of the main antagonists of the Resident Evil series. After completing his G-virus project, he is mortally wounded by agents of the Umbrella Special Forces and his work is stolen.
Life expectancy: 9 years. Replacement cost: From $50 for a compact countertop model to $2,000 for a built-in convection microwave. Negative reviews for uneven cooking and possible, hidden health hazards have done little to discourage the popularity of microwave ovens. They provide the ultimate cooking convenience.
Small or compact microwaves range from 600 to 800 watts, while family-sized microwaves range from 850 to 1,650 watts. Small microwaves are energy efficient, but large microwaves typically cook food quickly. It is important to know the wattage of a microwave to correctly follow food preparation guidelines.