It's good for cooking without heating the entire place up, especially when I don't feel like making something big. The toaster is great, and is just as fast as any toaster. The key, I've learned, is in pre-heating. The convection feature works great, though it is slower than traditional ovens. A good purchase. I got it to replace my microwave, as I've read disturbing things about cooking in microwaves. This is a good item.