The Haier TST850DS Toasters is ranked #2 in Durability, #2 in the Two Slices Toaster category, #3 in how evenly its Toasts, #3 in how easy it is to Clean, #4 in how well it toasts Waffles, #4 in the Four Slices Toaster category, #4 in how well it toasts Bagels and #5 in how well it toasts English Muffins. 
"Sturdy Toaster" - on Jun 7 2009 …full review
"[.......] for a a sturdy toaster made of cast metal? Quite the deal. Retro style? I don't think I ever saw any old toaster that looked like this, but let's call it an interesting…" - on Feb 22 2009 …full review
"…and it was an excellent decision indeed. The toaster is robust and its construction seems durable--it is made of heavy stainless steel. I particularly liked the retro look--although it…" - on Feb 15 2009 …full review
"…toast. The design is a throwback to solid engineering. As another reviewer mentioned, it's sturdy yet lightweight. It has a mechanism to hold any dimension of toast, bagel or waffle in…" - on Jan 27 2009 …full review
"…your desired setting, it consistently delivers the same color slice after slice. Heavy duty construction should mean it will last for years. The easy slide out crumb tray makes it a snap…" - on Jan 25 2009 …full review
"haier 2 slice toaster" - on Apr 13 2009 …full review
"…with this toaster. I based my purchase on the appearance and the reviews given on the Haier two slice toaster. The delivery time was excellent, ( I think mainly because I live in Ohio…" - on Apr 13 2009 …full review
"Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster" - on Feb 12 2009 …full review
"I love this toaster. Makes perfect toast. I have had many toasters in my life. The last one was a 4 slice and gave up making good toast. So I ordered this 2 slice one and it makes perfect…" - on Jan 30 2009 …full review
"…of my new toaster. If there is a negative it would be the fact that I have to make a new toaster cover as this toaster is wider than most 2 slice toaster. I am glad I made this purchase." - on Jan 26 2009 …full review
"…bagels and english muffins all the time and it really produces the results you'd expect it to. The toasting feature produces even toasting results every time. You won't be disappointed." - on Feb 22 2009 …full review
"…more demanding--flawlessly even toasting top-to-bottom, turbo speed, upper-body massage--continue your search. This machine simply makes toast--light, medium or dark--without the fanfare." - on Feb 17 2009 …full review
"Looks great works really well, fast and even toasting and my wife loves the cancel button" - on Feb 12 2009 …full review
"…month now. Best toast I have had since the old 40's Sunbeam gave out over 10 years ago. It toasts evenly on both sides. And once you have it set to your desired setting, it consistently…" - on Jan 25 2009 …full review
"The light-dark setting needs more range in the dark direction. It's not the most even toasting I ever seen, either. (Either side to side or right-left) The toaster is built like a tank,…" - on Jan 2 2009 …full review
"We gave up our toaster oven and were looking for a stainless toaster with simple controls and easy to clean/keep clean. This Haier has delivered. The toast shade selector takes a little…" - on Apr 3 2009 …full review
"Great toaster - cooks perfectly, easy to control settings, takes up little space, easy to clean out crumbs and looks awesome with our other stainless steel appliances!" - on Mar 1 2009 …full review
"…enough forever glowing lights on them to facilitate aircraft landings. i recommend this to people who want a functional toaster with with an easy to clean exterior, at a reasonable price." - on Feb 3 2009 …full review
"…nervous it wouldn't last but has worked great and has great settings. For the price on a 2 slice toaster you can't go wrong and of course I loved the free shipping. Tray very easy to clean." - on Jan 7 2009 …full review
"Certainly not the most attractive toaster you can find but it does produce excellent results. I have used it for toast and frozen waffles and in both cases the output was outstanding. I…" - on Feb 21 2009 …full review
"…it's sturdy yet lightweight. It has a mechanism to hold any dimension of toast, bagel or waffle in place so both sides are evenly toasted. No overly complicated settings, just plain…" - on Jan 27 2009 …full review
"…our old toaster and I love the wide slots and also the selection options for frozen bread or waffles. I haven't used the bagel button yet. I am pleased with the looks of my new toaster.…" - on Jan 26 2009 …full review
"Previously we had owned a [...] 4 slice GE toaster that was less then 1 year old. It took forever to toast a piece of bread. I decided to cut my losses and look for a replacement. I found…" - on Feb 20 2009 …full review
"I love this toaster. Makes perfect toast. I have had many toasters in my life. The last one was a 4 slice and gave up making good toast. So I ordered this 2 slice one and it makes perfect…" - on Jan 30 2009 …full review
"The Haier is a fine little toaster, a little overpriced, but pretty much what we were looking for. Only complaint--wish it had a four-slice capacity." - on Nov 19 2008 …full review
"This toaster, makes great toast, and is big enough for bagels, which toasts only the one side. I love this toaster, it looks great and does the job, what more do you need?" - on Jul 8 2009 …full review
"…and for bagels. The slots are wide enough for sliced bagels, and although it's a little bigger than the 50 year-old toaster it replaced, it's not huge; it's solid like the old one too." - on May 10 2009 …full review
"Toasts bagels evenly. I use the setting at 6 with the bagel button selected and I get a near perfectly toasted bagel. I say near perfect because the bagel does not come out as hot as I'd…" - on May 8 2009 …full review
"…toasting the bagel on one side only! So far we are satisfied with the performance of this toaster, but it is yet to be seen if it will hold up as well as our Toastmaster Classic!" - on Apr 13 2009 …full review
"…a little experimentation and varies, for us, depending on whether we're toasting bread or a bagel. The simple design keeps crumbs from getting stuck where they shouldn't be and the…" - on Apr 3 2009 …full review
"…out of the toaster! The bread slots are plenty wide and easily accept thick bagels and english muffins. The setting for toasting bagels works as described, toasting the bagel on one…" - on Apr 13 2009 …full review
"This toaster is outstanding. I really like the design and look. But the most important part, the toasting, is great. Use it for bagels and english muffins all the time and it really…" - on Feb 22 2009 …full review
"…out burnt on outside & still half frozen on inside til now. Bagels are really good as are English muffins. Can't believe how even it toasts just regular bread. I love the slide out…" - on Feb 15 2009 …full review
"I like that it toasts bread and english muffins in one shot. My old toaster I had to use the toast cycle twice before it was done. Could have wider and longer slots." - on Jan 29 2009 …full review
"…lever to stop a toast cycle. The bagel setting toasts just one side, great for bagels and English muffins. We haven't used the defrost setting, so can't report on that. Toasting is…" - on Jan 9 2009 …full review