My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.

All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
I use it to thaw ground meat.

Any recs please? Thanks.

ps. I will NOT buy Cuisinart. Long story.

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> My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
> counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.
>
> All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
> I use it to thaw ground meat.
>
> Any recs please? Thanks.
>
> ps. I will NOT buy Cuisinart. Long story.

We have two GE's at work. Both were about $69. Plenty of power and have
been reliable for a few years. I have a $49 GE that works well also but
gets little use now. I bought it when my wife was injured and she could not
get to the kitchen. Amazing how much microwave you can get for the money
today.

> My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
> counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.
>
> All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
> I use it to thaw ground meat.

Ah, our uses exactly. Go to someplace like Home Depot, Lowes, K-Mart, Target,
and buy the cheapest one which suits you as to size and looks.

For us, that was the cheapest, smallest one with a rotating turntable for
thawing.

Should be no more than $75.

Treat it like a throw-away -- no worries.

-- Larry (remembering spending big bucks on a50 pound original Amana Radar Range
long, long ago...)

On Wed 20 May 2009 11:57:37a, told us...

> My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
> counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.
>
> All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
> I use it to thaw ground meat.
>
> Any recs please? Thanks.
>
> ps. I will NOT buy Cuisinart. Long story.

I would wholeheartedly recommend a Panasonic with Inverter technology. A
moderate sized countertop model can be had for less than $150. The
Inverter technology is entirely different than the usual "pulsing" of the
magnetron tube to achieve less than 100% power. Instead, when you select a
power setting less than 100%, you get a constant flow of power at the
percentage you've selected. It's especially effective in defrosting meat
without "cooking" the edges in the process. You can see various models at
the Panasonic website.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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He was a very valiant man who first adventured on eating oysters.
~James I

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> On Wed 20 May 2009 11:57:37a, told us...
>
>> My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
>> counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.
>>
>> All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
>> I use it to thaw ground meat.
>>
>> Any recs please? Thanks.
>>
>> ps. I will NOT buy Cuisinart. Long story.
>
> I would wholeheartedly recommend a Panasonic with Inverter technology. A
> moderate sized countertop model can be had for less than $150. The
> Inverter technology is entirely different than the usual "pulsing" of the
> magnetron tube to achieve less than 100% power. Instead, when you select
> a
> power setting less than 100%, you get a constant flow of power at the
> percentage you've selected. It's especially effective in defrosting meat
> without "cooking" the edges in the process. You can see various models at
> the Panasonic website.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright


I'll second the Panasonic with inverter technology.
http://www.panasonic.ca/English/appl...ve/nnt695s.asp
is the one I bought in 2006 at Costco for $99.

I was happy with it.
Dee Dee

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 20 May 2009 11:57:37a, told us...
>
>> My 12 year old Sanyo is dead. I want something smallish for a
>> counter, and would like to spend no more than 150 bucks.
>>
>> All I use it for is heating water and leftovers. Once in a blue moon,
>> I use it to thaw ground meat.
>>
>> Any recs please? Thanks.
>>
>> ps. I will NOT buy Cuisinart. Long story.
>
> I would wholeheartedly recommend a Panasonic with Inverter technology. A
> moderate sized countertop model can be had for less than $150. The
> Inverter technology is entirely different than the usual "pulsing" of the
> magnetron tube to achieve less than 100% power. Instead, when you select a
> power setting less than 100%, you get a constant flow of power at the
> percentage you've selected. It's especially effective in defrosting meat
> without "cooking" the edges in the process. You can see various models at
> the Panasonic website.
>
Late response. I whole-heartedly agree with this.

--
Jean B.