Product review (4 stars): Let's face it: Recirculating hoods don't suck ;)
I had to replace an old hood, and needed to make a decision about laying out serious bucks on a gamble for a recirculating hood (I can't duct outside) or just accepting that no recirculating hood will ever do the job right.  So, to make the kitchen look good, and to use the wire already there, and to have a light over my stove, I got this, and of course, it doesn't suck at all (I admit, I have it a bit higher than most would have, but I still don't think it would do much).  It beats the heck out of being charged another $60 for shipping as the big box stores consider it an appliance, and have standard appliance shipping costs.  So, if your just trying to finish your kitchen, or you're a landlady/lord, and don't want to vent outside, this is as good as any, and for less money.  But if you can vent outside, I highly suggest doing so: I once had such a hood and no non-ducted vent can come close.