I love the fact that this rice cooker has a detachable lid for easy cleaning.  Cooking the rice is a breeze thanks to the water fill lines printed inside.  All you have to do is clean the rice, fill to the appropriate line and push a button.  The Gaba brown rice option is another bonus feature this machine offers. I have yet to try the cake baking option, but am looking forward to seeing how that turns out.  I can see this machine being a staple in my kitchen for years to come.