General Electric Advantium SCB1001M

Pros: Easy to use. Comes with metal and glass trays.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: This is a very useful addition to any kitchen. Most recipes require no pre-heating and cooking times are usually 4 times faster. Pre-programmed settings make it a snap to use.

Review: The GE Advantium is much more than a microwave. Uses halogen lamps, microwaves, ceramic and coils to heat the food from above and below to cook at up to four times faster than a typical oven. At first my wife was concerned that she wouldn't be able to ...

Pros: Pre-programmed cook times for many common food items, including frozen foods.

Cons: Expensive, hard to use, and doesn't last very long.

The Bottom Line: Do not buy this product--the value is not even close to what you have to pay.

Review: This is one of the most over-priced, over-hyped appliances I have ever bought. My wife and I built a new home and moved in at the end of 2006, and we outfitted the kitchen with GE Profile appliances. We wanted both a microwave, and 2nd oven. A ...