A microwave is pretty much a kitchen necessity these days. One with inverter technology that provides consistent cooking results is great for today's busy kitchens. The Panasonic Prestige Microwave Oven seems to be a good, reliable fit for today's consumers. This Panasonic Inverter Microwave is 1250 watts and has 2 and a half cubic feet capacity. It offers a pretty neat array of features including the above-mentioned inverter cooking and turbo defrost technologies. Going a step beyond the microwaves of yesterday is this model's Genius Sensor cook/reheat feature that calculates cooking times and adjusts power levels all on its own.

There are also 10 cooking levels, 5 cooking stages, a keep-warm option for 5 different foods, a popcorn button, and a sensor cooking feature for 18 food items. Did I mention the turntable yet or the stainless steel, fingerprint-resistant finish? Other features include a more/ less control, a delay start and a timer. The microwave can be placed on a counter or installed in a wall. Also, instructions to use the microwave scroll by the large, bright LED display in English, Spanish or French. Consumer reviews online were pretty much overall positive. A few did mention having a chip on the microwave's door right out of the box.

Sharp Microwave Ovens enjoy a fairly solid reputation as reliable microwave ovens at a reasonable price point. The Sharp R-420LK Family-Size 1-2/5-Cubic-Foot Countertop Microwave Oven keeps that reputation alive and well with a 1100-watt, spacious family-sized countertop microwave oven. With a menu of 9 different sensor cook settings, a variety of options for reheating, several defrosting options and 11 levels of power, this model offers everything you could need in a full sized microwave oven. In addition to the practical functions, this Sharp Microwave Oven offers a few thoughtful features as well.

Such features as a warming function, a hot water setting for heating single servings of warm beverages, an illuminated panel display and a safety lock. Complete with a one-year warranty, the Sharp R-420LK seems to have all you could possibly need in a family sized microwave oven. After researching the online consumer reviews for this Sharp model, it would seem that consumers agree, this is one of the best microwave ovens for the price. The large majority of reviews mentioned that the size was right and that this model offered a great deal of power. However, a few reviewers mentioned problems with the oven door not fitting properly. One reviewer even stated that the door fit so poorly that they had to use both hands to pry the door open. The positive reviews for this Sharp microwave far outweighed the few negatives, leading me to believe that as long as you don’t get a defective door, this is a great microwave.

Some people say that mid sized microwave ovens lack the stylish looks and the heating power of their larger brethren, but the Sharp R-305KS 1100-Watt Stainless Steel Microwave Oven would take offense to that. This classy looking model sits comfortably on just about any countertop and its 23 automatic settings makes cooking and reheating a breeze. The Sharp R-305KS uses a 12 5/8” diameter turntable to evenly heat dishes inside its one cubic-foot oven. It helps prepare and reheat foods to perfection by using its defrosting, cooking, and reheating options, also including automatic settings for popcorn, softening, and melting.

The unit is only 20 ½ x 17 x 12 ¼ inches in size, and when compared to similarly sized models, the R-305KS’s 1100-Watt oven cooks faster and stronger. Sharp has consistently been known as one of the best microwave oven manufacturers when it comes to quality and features, and those who purchased the R-305KS agree that its options, power, and size were the biggest selling points. Some customers have complained that the microwave is a bit noisy while it’s working, though. A lot of power in a little size is what the Sharp R-305KS Microwave Oven offers, so you don’t have to make a lot of room to make a big meal.

These days, a good microwave is a must in the kitchen. A microwave that is easy to use with many functions can go beyond the traditional reheating food or making popcorn and become another cooking option altogether. The Panasonic Full-Size 1.6-Cubic-Feet 1250-Watt Microwave Oven is a good microwave to consider if you're looking to add this essential to your kitchen arsenal. Besides being a full-sized microwave, this unit has some pretty neat features beyond the standard microwave options such as a fifteen inch turntable, push button control panel and ten cooking levels to help get the right results.

A handy Turbo Defrost feature is offered as well as a keep warm function specific to five different types of food including gravy and desserts. Popcorn settings for three bag sizes, a Quick Minute key, delay start, and five multi-stage cooking options are also featured. The display panel, which is billed as an "menu action screen", guides you through use of the microwave and its functions as it scrolls step by step instructions with a push of the Function key. Most customer reviews were positive on Amazon. Some reviewers did find the black microwave oven interior not as "full-sized" as they would've liked.

With crazy frenetic paced lives, microwaves have become more and more important in our daily lives. It is important to get a microwave that can handle all the different tasks we throw at it, not just re-heat a cup of coffee. The Sharp 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave is perfect for a single person or a couple looking for a powerful machine in a small sleek package. This microwave defrosts meat and poultry by weight instead of just a time setting, taking the guess work out of perfect defrosting. There are 15 automatic settings at differing power levels depending on what you are cooking. There are 4 cooking options for popular foods for either servings.

There are also 6 reheat options that make it easy to perfectly heat popular foods like pizza, rolls, muffins, and beverages. The convenient Minute Plus button sets the oven on high for a minute. One of my favorite features of this microwave is the popcorn option. There is a sensor that monitors the popcorn to make sure it is popped to perfection without burning or a plethora of un popped kernels. This feature works regardless of the brand of popcorn or the size of the bag. This comfort or small microwave oven is easy to use, but fully loaded with great features. It looks good and doesn’t take up a lot of premium counter space. It is made by Sharp so it is high quality. If there is only 1 or 2 of you, this is a perfect little multitasking powerhouse.

If you are like a lot of cooks, you love the convenience of using a microwave but hate the unpredictable and sometimes inedible results. Nothing is worse than digging in to a warm cup of soup only to find a really cold spot right in the middle. Or putting in chicken breasts to defrost, and coming back to find the edges nearly cooked and the middle frozen solid. The horror! Well, consider your microwave problems solved with this Panasonic Inverter Microwave. This microwave has all of the bells and whistles that you would expect from a top of the line model. It features buttons that cook all of your favorites at the right heat level for the right amount of time.

But, where this Panasonic Inverter microwave has the others beat is the inverter technology. It sounds pretty technical, but really it just means that it keeps the power level steady no matter what heat level you choose. So while other models lower the power when you lower the heat level, leaving you with those cold spots and uneven thawing the Panasonic Inverter Microwave Oven leaves you with food that is all evenly cooked or defrosted. So, get over your fears of the microwave and go ahead and cook and thaw your heart out! You will love how your food turns out and you family may not believe it came from the microwave.

If you are making dinner for a small amount of people or cooking in a small amount of kitchen space, or both, you are probably in the search for compact appliances. However, many times size does matter when it comes to features and power. Not so with this compact microwave oven from Sharp! The Sharp R-230KK 800-Watt 4/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Microwave Oven is just the right size for singles, empty-nesters or those with tiny kitchens. However, what this compact microwave oven lacks in size , it makes up for in features. Comes with fifteen settings to time how long food cooks and at what power level you need in delivering good results.

So you'll never be victim to an overcooked freezer dinner or an under thawed strip steak.Although, the features are truly what make this compact microwave oven shine, it should be noted that the buttons are on the small side. Not so small that you will need a magnifying glass, but if you find yourself bleary eyed and heating up some coffee in the morning you will need to memorize where the right button is. Other than those early morning trips,before the caffeine hits, most will not find this to be a significant problem. Overall, the Sharp Compact Microwave is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact microwave oven that doesn’t take up too much space or skimp on features.