This Hamilton Beach Contemporary 2 Slice Toaster does exactly what it's designed to do - make perfect toast! I love the easy to clean drop-down crumb tray too because it traps all the crumbs and makes clean up a breeze. You always get the perfect toast shade with teh 7 toast shade feature. I also appreciate the compact size too as it doesn't take up too much kitchen counter space. It's perfect for toasting everything from bagels to waffles to muffins and more. And it has an automatic shut off so you have peace of mind. The wide slots make it easy to toast thicker bread and it's easy to retrieve smaller-sized breads at the same time. THE Hamilton Beach Contemporary 2 Slice Toaster also features self-centering bread guides so you get even toasting every time. I love this toaster and I know it will last for years.