bit-tech Shopping: Cuisinart CPT-180 Classic 4-Slice Toaster

Rating: 8

Time with product: 20 Days

Strengths: Great finish, easy to remove crump tray one for each side, push down button works the first time, toasts bread and bagels well, cancel button ejects food fast & defrost button nice for frozen foods.

Weaknesses: Power cord needs to be a little longer, little pricey, if the stainless steel scratches you can't buff it out.

Summary: Looks great on the counter not cheap or flimsy, would recommend over store brands which are made from cheaper material. Very light so it can be moved around easily. Would suggest finding a setting that works and then leave it there.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Classic retro design, 4-slices

Weaknesses: fingerprint magnet, may dent easily

Summary: I love toast and I love this toaster. The looks alone is what drew me to the cuisinart 4 slice toaster. It works great. My only complaint is that it is a finger-print magnet. Also, while I was shopping around I noticed a lot of the displays for the cuisinart had minor dents in the stainless steel. I'm pretty careful with my belongings, but if you have young kids then I'd think twice as they could make the beautiful toaster all dented up.Otherwise, I'd recommend this toaster to all!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Toasts 4 slices at a time, looks great in our kitchen

Weaknesses: Finish shows fingerprints and dirt

Summary: This toaster has a nice number of features and does its job well. You should be careful though, when first using it to watch your toast until you know how dark you want it to be. The dials on the front that are for adjusting the darkness level don?t seem to do very much, so the toast is either light or burnt.