I have a Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy that my mom gave me as a departure gift on my way to college 11 years ago (wow, has time flown...). I still have it all this time later. The LCD display is basically dead, but it still cooks rice / quinoa / whatever I throw in there as well as it always has. I don't think it cost that much, and it's by far the kitchen item I have gotten the most mileage out of. Definitely recommend it and worth the money (I don't think it's overly expensive) ^