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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 :)