I had an old toxic rice cooker that needed to be updated. I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted something like an instant pot or just a rice cooker. Obviously I went with this and I LOVE it. I've only used it twice so can't say to the longevity, but I had no problems. The first time I cooked 1/2 quinoa half lentils on the brown rice setting and they came out perfect. On another day I tried millet with lentils with the same exceptional results. There was no sticking and the grains and lentils came out perfectly cooked. Very often I have buyer's remorse, but not this time! I only wish it came with a steamer tray.I've been using this rice cooker for about 2 months and I really enjoy cooking with it! I cook a lot of rice during the work week, mostly brown rice, occasionally white rice, and this rice cooker makes the best rice! Most importantly, its SAFE and does not have harmful "non"stick" ingredients like teflon. It's a high quality stainless steal cooker, and that means a lot to me and cooking for my family. Really happy with this purchase and highly recommend.This was one of the few high end rice cookers we could find with a steel cooking surface instead of non-stick. It works well and we are happy with it. It takes a while to cook so you need to plan ahead.No way for water get out during cooking rice and after.Most of the Rice Cooker is having a Teflon or aluminium inner pot. But this one has Stainless steel that's why the top price for this rice cooker.What I love about this rice cooker that you can turn off the warm function without plugging out the power cord.Overall purchase experience has been great!Got this for my mom and she is super excited. It's easy to use and easy to clean, she said.Rice very good - fool proofIT MATCHES MY EXPECTATION. I WILL REFER MY FAMILY MEMBERS AND MY FRIENDS. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.I WILL EXPLAIN TO THEM.