Sharp R430

Pros: Large, efficient, great features

Cons: Can't think of any

The Bottom Line: Sharp has been an extremely reliable brand for us, and this has served us well.

Review: We have gone through several Microwaves in our 20 year marriage, and this Sharp Carousel is my very favorite! It has many options, some of them are:Compu Defrost and Express Defrost:These features automatically defrost meat, chicken, ...

Pros: Reheat sensor is a great feature

Cons: none

Review: I love Microwaves. Always have and I think I always will. And everytime it comes time to buy a new one there seems to be a few new features and this time was no disappointment. This has to be one of the best new features yet. The Reheat sensor feature....

Pros: Very easy and convenient to use.

Cons: Smudges on the front don't wipe off easily.

The Bottom Line: The ease of use is remarkable. Features are easy to understand and the ability to program the oven to cook something before you get home is out of this world.

Review: My daughter was getting married and everything seemed to be going along according to plan. I was totally amazed at how easy things were coming together. The dress had been bought with only going to one store and a couple of weeks later she found the...

Pros: Easy to use; Popcorn, potatoe and dinner plate buttons a plus!

Cons: Compu Defrost feature a bit confusing.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Sharp R401C - it is easy to use, easy to clean and has an interior capacity that is larger than most high end models.

Review: I purchased this Sharp R401C (part of the 430C family - but not category for it) for $110. You can get it in either black or white - You have the option of using it on the counter top (which is what I bought it for), or using it as a built in...

Pros: Easy to use, fast cooking, carousel, timer and clock

Cons: Automatic buttons may ask you to stir food halfway through and then restart.

The Bottom Line: Cook in serving dish, great corn on the cob, quick baked potatoes, excellent bacon as crisp as you like it, have food on the table in less time.

Review: We originally bought this microwave for my mother-in-law as we thought it would be easy for her to use. She was quite elderly and did not eat as well as she should. We thought that at the very least she could warm up soup or frozen dinners when she was...

Pros: heats evenly and thoroughly. very fast heating

Cons: door does not open using button

The Bottom Line: If simple is what your looking for this is the model.

Review: This is a great microwave. It completely heats all the foods I have cooked, without leaving part cooked, part uncooked. Works great with TV dinners. You just press a button and the microwave heats until the food is thoroughly cooked. Popcorn comes...

Pros: easy of use, convenient Instant Action buttons, easy to clean, good price

Cons: none!

Review: We bought this microwave a few months ago, and I can't imagine how we got along for so long without it! It works very well and has a lot of convenient options that I frequently use. I would recommend the Sharp line of microwaves to anyone in the market...

Pros: Excellent features, very space efficient.

Cons: Opening and closing button isn't sturdy

The Bottom Line: I'd recommend this to anyone that uses a microwave frequently, and requires a lot of features with regards to cooking process.

Review: I've been a chef for over 13 years now, and have used a ton of microwaves in my time. Granted, the ones that I use at the restaurant aren't suitable for home use, but with as much as I cook at home, I wanted something high powered, and feature packed....

Pros: Good counter top size; even cooking; cleans easily

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: A substantial appliance with ample room and excellent features at an affordable price.

Review: The Sharp Carousel microwave oven, Model 410 is an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a new microwave oven. It is a good size and fits easily on most counter tops. The round glass plate that sits on the carousel is removable and easy to...

Pros: durable, cooks well, easy to use

Cons: not as "stylish" as some others

Review: A few years ago our office microwave died, and I volunteered to take up the collection and purchase the new one for our office. I did some research and selected a couple of brands. Working with only $100, I found a good deal on a Sharp, and a rebate to...