Anonymous wrote:Ugh a countertop microwave? Microwaves make food taste disgusting. We own a 2 million dollar house and do not have a microwave.

If it’s good enough for David Chang, it’s good enough for me.

Serious question - is this for a garage or a den? What are you using it for?

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a Panasonic 4 in 1?

Yes, have the one sold at Costco. Honestly I was skeptical, but it's all right. Microwave is good. The air fry function works but usually takes longer than package directions (FWIW I've never owned a dedicated air fryer). It can't really toast at all.

I wouldn't buy a combo microwave/convection oven next time for two main reasons. One, it's really big. Two, it has an exposed heating element that sticks down from the top, so I'm often worried I'm going to burn myself reaching in there after using the oven mode.

Anonymous wrote:Ugh a countertop microwave? Microwaves make food taste disgusting. We own a 2 million dollar house and do not have a microwave.

Well I know someone who has a FOUR million dollar house and DOES have a microwave. So there. It's for reheating or melting, not for cooking.

Have a GE in one house that I love, but the frame cracked somehow, so I may have to replace it sooner than planned. Recently got a very sleek, slim Frigidaire over the range model and it's fantastic.

We’ve had our Panasonic for almost 20 years. We like that it has a dial for time, though Ican understand when that would be a negative for others.

I don't think countertop microwaves are made to last anymore.

I've had the same-ish GE model for a long time. It costs about $200.

Lifespan:

#1 -17 years
#2 - 5 years
#3 - less than a year (warranty replacement given)
#4 - 4 years

GE is just a brand. Appliances are made and sold by Chinese Haier. They have the rights to the brand for appliances.

Ugh a countertop microwave? Microwaves make food taste disgusting. We own a 2 million dollar house and do not have a microwave.

Just don't make the mistake I made - measure your space and compare it to the dimensions of the microwave. Make sure it will fit.

Anyone have a Panasonic 4 in 1?

NOT the new Jennairs. You can't punch in a time e.g. 45 seconds. You have to scroll through numbers! Its very annoying.

We have had GE for over 10 years. Works great. No toaster function though but maybe the newer models have it.

When in doubt buy GE

Actually, bonus as well if it has a toaster function.

Looking for a counter top microwave. Nothing fancy but also don't want crap quality. Bonus if not made in China. Thanks!