Sharp 900-Watt 0.9 Cubic Foot Convection Microwaves

Given the tremendous functionality, and especially for the price, I cannot in good conscience give this oven less than 5 full stars. However, that is definitely not to imply that it is perfect. Nothing is, and this is no exception. So, while others here have done a fine job of highlighting the positive aspects (which is in fact why I bought one, too), I will try to provide a more balanced perspective. First, though, a quick re-cap of those highlights. Yes, this oven really does do the job of three: a conventional microwave, a convection unit, and a toaster oven. In fact, that does not do it justice because it does even more than that. You cannot, for example, grill a burger in any of those types, but you can in this. Especially for a small kitchen, this is phenomenally useful. In just a couple of weeks, I've already become reliant on its non-microwave functions for a variety of things, from roast chicken to frozen French fries, both of which come out better than in my...Read more

After reading extensive reviews here and elsewhere, I bit the bullet and ponied up for the expensive little thing, and must agree with the reviewer who said Sharp clearly doesn't know what a great thing they have here, or else they have the worst marketing plan in history. This is a TERRIFIC appliance! It has replaced my old toaster oven and microwave. How much room would that save in YOUR kitchen?

There is more functionality than I normally use, so I'll stick to the things I use it for.

1. First, it does boil water as fast as any other high-powered microwave. The reviewer who wrote otherwise clearly had a defective unit. It's a flawless microwave with flat, easy to clean surfaces, even heating, and a silent turntable. It took me a while to get my head around microwaving with a metal turntable, but it works. I have not had the courage yet to microwave with the 'small, flat' pieces of aluminum foil the manual says you may cover dishes with, but I will try it...Read more

I can't add much to what the first reviewer said, except to say you should get one right now! I hardly use any other appliances for cooking anymore. I was a little worried that it would turn out to do everything, but nothing well, but it actually does everything well. You can roast, bake, grill, or microwave, and I have no complaints on any account. It makes the best roast chicken ever, in much less time than it would take to do it in your oven, and really excels with baked goods as well. This is just a terrific appliance, and while the price seems a little high, it is a great value for all that it does. All of this, and it takes up about a third less space than the microwave it replaced. There should be a fan club!