Over the years I've tried many rice cookers. They've always seemed to be lacking in one way or another. This cooker is the best one I've tried. The first thing I made were steel cut oats. It was so simple to do with the preset settings, and the oats came out great. Another time I made some brown rice and the rice came out fluffy and perfectly cooked. This little gadget is going to help me get more healthy grains into my diet. I would definitely recommend it.