This model has all the options of the larger more expensive microwaves but uses less energy and fits into smaller spaces-a plus! It is also easier to open with its large handle compared to some mw's with push in openers (some which were so stiff it required two hands to operate the mechanism). The warranty is also one of the longest in the field - another major consideration. Only complaint is the fragile, poorly designed wheel ring that moves the glass plate. Due to its cheap lightweight construction it is far too easy to dislodge the plate when taking food out of the mw. You need to trade up to the 1.1 cu ft model in order to get a better one.