This is one of the most consistent toasters I've ever used. The toaster creates nice, evely-toasted slices every time. The memory function, while slightly cumbersome to set up initially, is great for retrieving commonly-used settings for all different types of breads. This was slightly more expensive than some of the other options I looked at but, to me, was well worth the modest price difference for the features and consistency.  I wouldn't hesitate recommending this toaster to a friend or family member.