Whats the best microwave?

[Maximilian]

This tendancy to research stuff and see what the best bang for buck is, and compare the differences when i buy gadgets and computer parts has spilled over to other stuff as well.

Whats the best microwave? Or at least what is the best make? Sharp? I have no idea.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: Maximilian
Whats the best microwave?

I really fancy the microwave with a 300 GHz frequency. It is right near the infrared range. But that is mostly because I perfer infrared radiation to FM range radiation.

 

[amdhunter]

Any major brand should be fine IMO. I'd guess you'd choose by size/price/looks nowadays.

 

[QueBert]

My GF has a kick ass JennAir, but it also cost a retarded amount of money for a damn Microwave. I like Panasonics myself, not too pricey and work wonderfully.

 

[Maximilian]

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Any major brand should be fine IMO. I'd guess you'd choose by size/price/looks nowadays.

Cool, i was gonna go with a sharp or a panasonic.

 

[JMapleton]

Microwaves are unhealthy, use a toaster oven.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

I like the contractor-variety GE microwaves. The 1.55 kW GEs in both my parents' home and in my apartment are kickass.

 

[irishScott]

Whatever you get, I'd recommend 1100 W as opposed to 900 (or God forbid 600-700). It's a little more expensive, but the time you save is noticeable.

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: Maximilian

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Any major brand should be fine IMO. I'd guess you'd choose by size/price/looks nowadays.

Cool, i was gonna go with a sharp or a panasonic.

I agree that Sharp and Panasonic make the best microwaves.

 

[Kreon]

Make sure you get a larger size one, it's worth the extra money

 

[Maximilian]

What about a weight sensor? Does that mean it will automatically calculate the cooking/defrost time for certain food types, like say i put a 2KG potato in it, it will cook it for longer than a 1KG potato without me knowing the weight?

This one has a weight sensor, and its the only one.

Aha! this ones got a weight sensor and its 1000w and its cheaper and its amazon who i trust and like

 

[CrimsonWolf]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: Maximilian

Originally posted by: amdhunter
Any major brand should be fine IMO. I'd guess you'd choose by size/price/looks nowadays.

Cool, i was gonna go with a sharp or a panasonic.

I agree that Sharp and Panasonic make the best microwaves.

Agreed. Just replaced an 8+ year old Sharp with a Panasonic Genius. They're both great.

No idea about the weight sensor. But these things are tanks that usually last forever, so if a feature seems appealing to you just spring for it.

 

[spidey07]

Advantium trumps all - 4500 watts of halogen cooking power AND a microwave.

http://www.geappliances.com/pr...troductions/advantium/

 

[SonicIce]

I have a Sharp but I don't think they're very good. I used to have a Samsung that was really good until it started turning on by itself :Q ghosts?.

The Sharp seems louder running and when you close the door it's the loudest WHAM I ever heard on a microwave. You can hold your hand on the button while you close it but it's tricky you gotta get it just right. And it doesn't cook as fast as the Samsung did. I don't know the wattage of either, though. The Samsung also had buttons to add/subtract 10 seconds which I used all the time. The Sharp only has ability to add/subtract a whole minute which I don't think is as useful.

Make sure it has an instant-on 1 minute button, mans greatest creation!

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: JMapleton
Microwaves are unhealthy, use a toaster oven.

Just turn off your pacemaker when you get near one and you won't have that problem.

 

[Demo24]

Originally posted by: SonicIce
I have a Sharp but I don't think they're very good. I used to have a Samsung that was really good until it started turning on by itself :Q ghosts?.

The Sharp seems louder running and when you close the door it's the loudest WHAM I ever heard on a microwave. You can hold your hand on the button while you close it but it's tricky you gotta get it just right. And it doesn't cook as fast as the Samsung did. I don't know the wattage of either, though. The Samsung also had buttons to add/subtract 10 seconds which I used all the time. The Sharp only has ability to add/subtract a whole minute which I don't think is as useful.

Make sure it has an instant-on 1 minute button, mans greatest creation!

You must have had the same one I do. Even though its about 10 years old now it still works great and cooks better than some of the newer ones I've used.

 

[Pardus]

have a sharp from walmart for 6-years so far. works great, only paid $45 bux

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Originally posted by: dullard

Originally posted by: Maximilian
Whats the best microwave?

I really fancy the microwave with a 300 GHz frequency. It is right near the infrared range. But that is mostly because I perfer infrared radiation to FM range radiation.

I like the ones with microwave radiation...