I really like rice and get tired of cooking it every day.  I decided to invest in a Zojirushi rice cooker.  My life has changed.  This machine cooks my rice perfect each time so fat.  Not once has it been scorched on the bottom or anything.  One BIG plus for me is it also keeps my rice fresh and warm for a few days on the warm setting.  The inner steam basket is easy to remove and clean.  Comes with a rice spatula and holder, plus a rice measuring cup.  One thing I learned is to use this measuring cup and not your own as measurement is different.  Very easy to read panel too.  Reading the instructions really helped me to understand this machine better.  Even has a carrying handle which so far seems very sturdy.  I really enjoy the little music the rice cooker plays too.  All in all this is a great product.  Now I'm off to make a cake in this.