We bought this to replace an older model Cuisinart toaster. Browning is a little uneven when comparing different slots and there is a VERY annoying beep that sounds when the toast pops up. It's the same sound as a test beep on the smoke alarms and is loud, and bothers our dogs, greatly. There isn't any way to turn the BEEP off. The display window has bars that count down to the finish of the toast letting you know how soon the toast will be done so you can stop it early.