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Unfortunately todays Microwaves regressed in functionality from the model in the 90s. Those models were actually smart, even though they had no Wifi.

Black101 5y ago
for most thing that I do with my brand new microwave, I only need to push one button to get it going ... I don't think that my microwave from the 90s could do that
davio 5y ago
Our original microwave had 2 twist knobs. One was a mechanical kitchen timer for run time. No start button - just turn the knob and it's running. It even rang an actual bell when done. The other was for power level.
- zabzonk 5y ago
  I've still got one like that. Microwaves don't really wear out, so why replace them?
  - smegger001 5y ago
    my parents used one of those for 20 years until the knob broke when moving. they have gone through probably a dozen microwaves since.
petejodo 5y ago
This reminded me of this video covering this exact topic https://youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0 https://youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0
arnon 5y ago
My Panasonic has an inverter which is really a gamechanger. This wasn't around in the 90s.
- andyana 5y ago
  The inverter keeps the power level steady, is that correct? For someone that that uses their microwave in a 100% or nothing fashion, would I gain from buying an inverter model when mine bites the dust?
  - arnon 5y ago
    It allows for variable power levels. That's great for defrosting, melting chocolate, etc.
  - vibrolax 5y ago
    I also have a Panasonic inverter model. I find the pre-programmed defrost modes are too aggressive, so I prefer defrosting things more gradually by turning the power level down to 3/10 and setting the timer. Turning down the power and cooking longer are also useful for reheating thicker foods such as lasagna or casseroles so the center has more time to heat up and the edges are not overdone.
  - kevincox 5y ago
    Good variable power is amazing. I'm usually not in a huge rush and heating a meal over 5min rather than <1min will give you a much more evenly heated meal for no additional effort on my hand.
    - andyana 5y ago
      Color me convinced :)

Black101 5y ago

for most thing that I do with my brand new microwave, I only need to push one button to get it going ... I don't think that my microwave from the 90s could do that

davio 5y ago

Our original microwave had 2 twist knobs. One was a mechanical kitchen timer for run time. No start button - just turn the knob and it's running. It even rang an actual bell when done. The other was for power level.

zabzonk 5y ago
I've still got one like that. Microwaves don't really wear out, so why replace them?
- smegger001 5y ago
  my parents used one of those for 20 years until the knob broke when moving. they have gone through probably a dozen microwaves since.

petejodo 5y ago

This reminded me of this video covering this exact topic https://youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0 https://youtu.be/UiS27feX8o0

arnon 5y ago

My Panasonic has an inverter which is really a gamechanger. This wasn't around in the 90s.

andyana 5y ago
The inverter keeps the power level steady, is that correct? For someone that that uses their microwave in a 100% or nothing fashion, would I gain from buying an inverter model when mine bites the dust?
- arnon 5y ago
  It allows for variable power levels. That's great for defrosting, melting chocolate, etc.
- vibrolax 5y ago
  I also have a Panasonic inverter model. I find the pre-programmed defrost modes are too aggressive, so I prefer defrosting things more gradually by turning the power level down to 3/10 and setting the timer. Turning down the power and cooking longer are also useful for reheating thicker foods such as lasagna or casseroles so the center has more time to heat up and the edges are not overdone.
- kevincox 5y ago
  Good variable power is amazing. I'm usually not in a huge rush and heating a meal over 5min rather than <1min will give you a much more evenly heated meal for no additional effort on my hand.
  - andyana 5y ago
    Color me convinced :)