An excelent little microwave. Unless you need a larger one, or convection, etc., I can't think of any reson to get a more expensive model.

I bought this to replace a Panasonic microwave I had for about 10 years. The old one still worked, but I wanted the stainless steel look to match my other updated appliances. The dial took some getting used to, but in the end is more convenient than punching in a time. The display seems a little dim if you look at it from anything other than straight on. The unit worked great until about two weeks ago (about 16 months of ownership). I was just heating some soup for lunch and heard it shut off...no beeps indicating "done". I thought maybe I had tripped a breaker- nope. The unit just plain died. Of course I had just sold the old Panasonic at a garage sale about two months ago. Not sure I'd buy another Panasonic after my experience with this one.

I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVENS--I PASS THEM DOWN AFTER ABOUT 10 YEARS OF USE BECAUSE OF STYLE CHANGES.
I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED WHEN THE NEW ONE ARRIVED. I LOVE THE NEW SLEEK DESIGN. IT HAS GREAT INSTANT FEATURES AND I AM SURE IT WILL LAST ANOTHER 10 YEARS.

I really liked this microwave, up until it suddenly when code blue (alright, code H98).

After exactly 3 months it suddenly displayed H98 in the screen and stopped working altogether, except for the clock. I looked up the code on the web, and it seems the problem is the magnatron and/or the inverter. Not something I want to mess with. Fortunately the retailer from whom I bought it took it back.

I had bought it despite other reviews like this one and decided to try my luck with the purchase. I would not recommend anyone else do the same; you will likely be disappointed.

This microwave wasn't as big as I thought it would be, but I am extremely happy with it. I love the colapsable timer knob and it's fairly quiet. I have no complaints.