We bought this to replace an ageing microwave, but decided to pay extra for a combi microwave over a regular one, as there are occasions (like Christmas) where an extra oven can come in handy. This is a powerful microwave (1000w) and cooks food well. We've tried the convection oven once and it did seem to overcook the item (garlic bread), so the jury is still out on this, and could be a case of getting used to the cooking times. I guess it's better than undercooking!