I too have heard very good things about Panasonic, but also noticed
that many of them are being dumped on Ebay by a liquidator.

Ajanta > wrote:

> 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.