This is the best toaster I think I've ever owned.  It has some really cool features such as special settings for bagels, and a cancel button.  The cancel button pops whatever you're toasting right away, which is great so nothing gets burned.  And you don't have to pull up on the handle like you had to older generation toasters.  There is a clicking noise when turning the knob for the amount of toastiness you want, which is also helpful so you know its working.  Its an excellent toaster and by far the best I've ever used.