Has never been so easy to cook rice. I several times a week to cook rice (lifters), I dare try something new. The rice cooker simplifies the whole preparation and man must constantly look at the clock and warten.Ich it can not notice any difference in taste between microwave and hob. The pure cooking times are indeed in the microwave later, it eliminates the waiting time until the water boils. So also no longer. Great product for people who often rice or potatoes or want whatever prepare.