Sharp R-315JS 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1200-Watt Microwave Oven, Stainless

I've waited quite awhile to review this product. Why? Well, I wasn't really sure of the quality and wanted to wait and see what would go wrong. After all, this is a very inexpensive microwave. So I waited ... and waited ... but since product models come and go quickly, I thought I had better put my 2 cents in before this model became history.

First, let me comment on the looks of this unit. That's what attracted me in the first place. It's a very modern looking unit with a very nice brushed stainless steel face. Unfortunately, it's a fingerprint, finger smudge magnet (yes, I knew that going in). But a little window cleaner keeps it looking great (just be prepared to do this every time you touch it -- either that, or wear gloves).

For whatever reason, I was surprised how big this unit was, but I shouldn't have been. Both the picture and the dimensions are correct (which is kind of a first). I measured 20-3/8 W x 12-1/4 H x 16-3/8 D (add another inch...Read more

After a fiery death that luckily did not drag my overcrowded apartment with father, baby, dog and nanny, of a old Sharp carousel microwave (5 years old) to ashes, I found this microwave at Amazon.
The price was right and the shipping is that push me to buy it. If you search for microwaves around, the selections for a decent price have pretty much dried up. 5 years ago, you could find several dozen models for a price point, but I guess it is not profitable to carry so many models anymore.

The looks of the microwave, I give it 5/5 stars.

The features, although sophisticated sounding, are not all that it seems. The weight in defrosting is less than 2 lbs, anything else will force you to cancel all previous programming steps.

For technical features, I give it a 4/5 stars.

For reliability, I give it a 3/5 stars.

I received a unit whose open or eject door button was defective. I had to...Read more

I am very satisfied with my purchase. The 1200 Watt Microwave Oven is powerful/quick and doesn't take up as much space as many other ovens with the same wattage. It works well. It was shipped very promptly and received in good condition. Nice features. The only thing I might choose differently next time I need to purchase a microwave would be to have all features/settings on the exterior panel rather than hidden by the outer door. But, I suspect I'll be used to it by then. Very nice product. Very satisfied. Would recommend to anyone who wants a microwave that can do it all if you want it to -- or just boil a cup of water for tea.