I really like the Hamilton Beach Contemporary 2 slice toaster. The toaster is fairly compact and fits nicely on my limited counter space. I like the overall look of the toaster, and the stainless steel design makes it easy to clean. I also like the how it has the wide slots which are perfect for toasting bagels. There are seven toast shades, from light to dark. I also like how there is a cancel button should you want to stop the toaster. There is also a drop down crumb tray that is a nice feature. All in all, a nice toaster that is very easy to use.