bit-tech Shopping: Conair White .5 cu. ft Convection/Broiler/Toaster Oven

• Automatic Shut Off
• Bake Pan
• Clock
• Defrost
• Slide Out Crumb Tray
• Timer

• Baking
• Broiling
• Toasting

Rating: 10

Time with product: 10 Days

Strengths: Easy to use, nice looking,

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I did a little research on toast ovens before placing my order. I am quite satisfied with this toast oven. Its exact heat sensor works out perfect in my opinion. It is really a great oven that you should consider.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Easy to clean. Toasts quickly on the second batch.

Weaknesses: Not very intuitive button functions.

Summary: Love the size. It can easily take 4 slices. When you go to toast a second batch, it knows how hot it is and the time will be reduced. It's nice how it has a digital timer. Very easy to clean. Also, it doesn't smoke when there are crumbs or cheese on the bottom. I was able to bake 2 leg/thighs at the same time. One complaint, if you press on any of the function buttons, then you press on the temp up/down (or toast up/down) it doesn't work. You need to press a second button first. Why can't it assume I want to raise the temp after I press the Conv Oven? Other then that minor complaint, I would completely recommend it.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Days

Strengths: Excellent toasting performance.

Weaknesses: same as all toaster ovens... crumbs collect at bottom

Summary: If you're looking for quality... this is it. Great for use as your primary toaster... even your primary oven, if you're not cooking large items. Don't expect a bargain like you'll find in a toaster oven from a discount store... but those cheap toaster ovens can't toast very well, at all.

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: great second oven, large capacity

Weaknesses: takes a while to make toast

Summary: I purchased this toaster oven for myself and was so pleased with it I also purchased one for my son and daughter in law. It's a great addition to the kitchen especially since it also serves as a convection oven. It cooks very well. About the only thing I was disappointed in was the toaster part of it.It takes a little longer to make toast. But I have a separate toaster, so that's not a problem. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a second oven.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 7 Days

Strengths: It does what it claims it will do.

Weaknesses: Although it has a clock it suggests that the plug be pulled when not in use.

Summary: The Convection/Broiler/Toster Oven by Cuisinart with its heat sensor provides results that are, in my openion, perfect. It does take some time to get use to, especially after using less sophisticated toaster ovens, but the investment of time is well worth it. To date - a weeks worth of use - the family has found it to be user-friendly, again once one has taken the time to read and follow the "how-tos". I would recommend this specific model (TOB-165) without reservation. I suspect that the clock is usable if the users keep their hands off the setting pads. I find that particular design very helpful.