I got my 1st Ninja a couple of years ago, and now I have more.  It didn't go out but I needed another one! I use this thing daily. I make chicken dip, gumbo, pot roast, hot wings, deer jerky, steak, and anything else in here! This machine is easy to use/clean. Energy efficient. Perfect in place of the microwave and oven. The only negative is that it has to stay on the coubter... but i use it for breakfast and dinner so who cares! NINJA If you have another great cooking tool and need testers/reviewers you should definitely contact me.  I love my NINJA