General Electric JE1860

Pros: good preset cook buttons. logical layout of the keypad. nice "built-in" kit available.

Cons: life expectancy.

The Bottom Line: I think I'll try something else this time.

Review: After spending $250 for this beautiful GE Profile microwave in stainless steel, I was very disappointed that it lived only 22 months before blowing its circuitry. As with most small appliances today, repair costs are greater than its replacement...

Pros: Easy to use, clear function pad, great power.

Cons: none

Review: Great microwave, easy to use, plenty of power and lots of great functions. Bought in 2000 started having problems with it losing power in year 2005, had it repaired (sensor) for $95.00. It lasted another year and a half. This time it was not...

Pros: Gorgeous, powerful, easy to use

Cons: Interior panel scorches easily when food spatters build up; Easy to fix it yourself

The Bottom Line: Buy it but be sure to cover your food to avoid splatters!

Review: We moved into our house shortly after all the appliances had been replaced in the kitchen, 5 years ago. I was immediately impressed with how nice this microwave looked. This was built in to the cabinetry with the stainless steel frame kit, and it is...

Pros: Price tag ($150), large interior, ease-of-use, Sensor Popcorn Function

Cons: Looks like a standard microwave.

The Bottom Line: A great family microwave with only the most useful cooking features. If you are looking for something more functional than it is flashy, this is a great microwave. Great price.

Review: The world of convenience cooking grows ever more convoluted with seemingly dysfunctional or useless features becoming more and more opulent. Haha wow, that was a rather harsh way to begin, I should clarify my view a little bit. There are a LOT of...