I am sick of my slowly deteriorating $39 Black & Decker and need a new
toaster oven. Important considerations are reliability, quality of
toasting, speed, convenience. The cheaper the better but upto and
around $100 is ok. Will consider higher prices for exceptional
candidates.

I did look at the new B&D's but they seem more cheaply made than my
unit.

I have heard and read great things about the Panasonic NB-G100P. It
doesn't broil but I can live with that.

I have also checked a few high-end appliance and department stores. One
salesman recommends Cuisinart TOB-30 over Panasonic (they carry both).
Another one a Delonghi 160 (they don't carry Panasonic). Finally, an
discount outlet has Delonghi AS670 for about $110.

If you are in a position to compare the Panasonic with others, I shall
be grateful for your opinion.