After much research after my Sanyo Breadmaker died I bought a Panasonic SD-2501. All reviews rated it tops. I have to agree, it is as easy or as sophistcated as you want it to be. It makes very tasty, springy, good coloured loaves, Have not had a failure and have made 4 loaves a week for the last 8 weeks. Have tried some sweet loaves and pizza bases with excellent results. Would recommend it as a top class, easy to use, machine.