The Sanyo ECJ-N55W Rice Cookers is ranked #7 in how simple it is to Use, #7 in how easy it is to Clean, #7 in how well it makes Porridge, #8 in its ability to cook Brown Rice and #12 in how well it cooks Vegetables. 
"…say that I totally agree with the majority of owners, its a fantastic product. The cooker is easy to use, easy to clean and delivers a reliable pot of rice every time. I have no idea…" - on Jul 8 2009 …full review
"This is one of those appliances you buy and it does just what it is supposed to do. It is simple, but excellent." - on Feb 14 2009 …full review
"This is a nice rice cooker. You can't go wrong with this, it is easy to use, easy to clean. I am creative with my recipes and they always turn out. The brown rice is my favorite--always…" - on Sep 30 2008 …full review
"The best rice we've ever made. All claims provided by Cooks Illustrated are true. Excellant product that is so easy to use!" - on Sep 19 2008 …full review
"Very easy to use...and a good size. Only negative is cleaning the back and top 'valve' area." - on Mar 16 2008 …full review
"…agree with the majority of owners, its a fantastic product. The cooker is easy to use, easy to clean and delivers a reliable pot of rice every time. I have no idea what would make…" - on Jul 8 2009 …full review
"…to cooking rice. Compact and easy to carry from counter to table with the handy handle. It is easy to clean and reassemble, and can be tucked away into your cabinet due to its compact size." - on Apr 12 2009 …full review
"I don't understand the "hard to clean" complaints. I have used it 30-40 times and have done nothing more than a wipe down. The pot is so easy to clean it is disconcerting. Recent data…" - on Feb 25 2009 …full review
"This is a nice rice cooker. You can't go wrong with this, it is easy to use, easy to clean. I am creative with my recipes and they always turn out. The brown rice is my favorite--always…" - on Sep 30 2008 …full review
"…help. It makes perfect rice for sushi and served with curries and it's so easy to clean. If you're looking for a rice cooker, then this is the one to buy: affordable and made to last." - on Jun 27 2008 …full review
"The Sanyo Rice Cooker w/ Porridge/Soup Cooker and Steamer" - on Nov 4 2008 …full review
"Spattered a bit, but did a good job of making rice. Porridge? Do they mean oatmeal? What about cooking macaroni and cheese--no info for that in booklet. Have not tried it for soup." - on Apr 6 2008 …full review
"Cooks rice (including brown rice) very well. I also tried quinoa and that came out well too. It is very easy to operate and clean. Only problem is that the exterior gets quite hot." - on Jul 12 2009 …full review
"…have no basis for comparison, but everything I've put in it has come out perfectly, including brown rice (just soak it for 2 hours before cooking). I use it all the time! It is a little…" - on Mar 25 2009 …full review
"Basic rice cooker, doesn't do brown rice without prep work." - on Mar 18 2009 …full review
"Works great on brown rice. Non-stick pan really is non-stick. Main problem is the lack of an on-off switch (at least I can't find it). It's a little bulky, too. But I'd buy another." - on Feb 19 2009 …full review
"I bought this specifically for making brown rice as I could never get a good texture on a conventional stove -- it's makes wonderful brown rice." - on Oct 7 2008 …full review
"This is just a basic rice cooker that has a vegetable steamer insert. It does not have a brown rice setting. If you want to make brown rice, you have to soak it overnight. Not ideal…" - on Mar 18 2009 …full review