"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> cybercat said...
>
> cybercat,
>
> Convection comes in several kinds but for that oven it's just a fan. Lets
> you cook at lower temps in less time, depends on how full the oven is and
> if anything blocks the fan.

Aha!

>
> It cooked my tri-tip in half the time compared to the bbq-grill and it
> charred up nice and evenly.
>
> I'm more a push button person than a dial person but for the price it
> looks
> like a great deal!

I thought so too. It looks like the more expensive models, and the
accessories
seem to be pretty good quality, but the unit itself seems a bit flimsy,
which
I would expect for the price. About the knobs--I like them better than
buttons, but the Amazon reviews agree that they begin malfunctioning
after a while. (At that point I'll spend a couple hundred and get a nice
one,
maybe.)

>
> They didn't mention the temp range or dimensions. It also didn't say if
> it was always convection cooking. Mine lets me choose.

The dial goes to 450 degrees. I did not measure it, but it is about a third
larger than the usual toastmaster cheapie unit. It fits where I put it, so
that
is good.

>
> Four rack positions is nice.

Yes, especially since my old one only fit two slices of toast! When I make
breakfast, my husband likes two slices, so I always join him late.
>
> Do you make your own pizza or from frozen?

I used to make it years ago, but now just frozen. If I keep stuff like that
around (esp. the French Bread type) my husband is happy to pop them
in the oven on days I don't cook.

>
> Enjoy it.
>

Thanks, Andy! I think it will be a good starter model.