The Faberware Microwave is a reasonably priced addition to my office and is compact and convenient. There was no assembly required, I just plugged into the regular receptacle in the wall and it was ready for action. The appearance seamlessly blends with the coffee station and makes my life easier with quickly heated lunch meals in minutes. The unit is not too heavy and the display is easily readable. The buttons are easy to understand and the 30 sec increments are useful. The tray spins smoothly and the food heats pretty uniformly. The sound is no different from the previous microwave and the capacity serves its purpose for single servings. For the most part, I use it to prepare boxed lunches and to re-heat my coffee. It functions really well for me. Though it comes with a one year warranty, my personal experience with Farberware products has never been disappointing. Highly recommended for small spaces.