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Toaster Ovens: Ratings of Sources
Total of 15 Sources

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1. Cook's Illustrated
May 1, 2007
Toaster Ovens
by Editors of Cook's Illustrated
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

In this review of eight high-end toaster ovens, only one model is recommended without reservations. Editors put these toaster ovens through their paces, baking cookies, broiling steak and baking potatoes.… Editors aren't convinced, however, that you should buy a toaster oven at all; they contend that "you can do equally well (and save a lot of money) with an ordinary toaster and your full-size oven." The only trouble with this review is that it's somewhat dated.

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2. ConsumerReports.org
Nov. 2007
Toasters & Toaster Ovens
by Editors of Consumer Report
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Consumer Reports tests 17 toaster oven/broilers, ranking them on their performance in toasting, baking, broiling, ease of use and more. Consumer Reports' usual thorough testing is evident here. A toaster oven ratings chart is included. While Consumer Reports tests a larger number of ovens, there isn't as much detail here as at Cook's Illustrated.
3. Real Simple
June 2007
The Best Toaster Ovens
by Editors of Real Simple
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

In another older article, the Krups 6-Slice Digital Convection Oven FBC2 is the all-around winner. Editors raise its "fast-acting" coils and heavy racks. The second-place finisher is a surprise: Ginny's… Brand Toaster/Toaster Oven JW63309. (Ginny's is a Wisconsin-based catalog and Internet retailer.) Real Simple's testers say that the Ginny's Brand model is "among the best" at broiling. Winners and runners-up are also selected for best toaster oven for big jobs and best toaster oven buy. Although we're sure editors examined these toaster ovens in person, they don't explain their testing methodology or discuss models that didn't make the grade.

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4. Consumer magazine
Aug. 14, 2006
Benchtop Ovens
by Editors of Consumer magazine
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Editors at this nonprofit New Zealand organization test four toaster ovens, known as benchtop ovens in New Zealand, for cooking performance and ease of use. None are recommended because the testers find… serious shortcomings in all the models; the most serious is that surface temperatures on various parts of each toaster oven are so high as to be unsafe. Although the testing here is thorough, unbiased and comparative, most of these models are not available in the United States. The DeLonghi EO1258 is the lone exception.

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5. Food & Wine Magazine
Mar. 2008
The Best Convection Toaster Ovens
by Kristin Donnelly
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This is one of the most recent toaster-oven reviews we found. And although editors at Food & Wine magazine test convection toaster ovens, their methodology isn't described. The Krups FBC4 "baked cookies the fastest," while the Dualit Mini "aced every test," but has no toast setting. The Hamilton Beach 31180 and Cuisinart TOB-195 ovens get honorable mentions.
6. The New York Times
Aug. 24, 2005
No One Ever Slaved Over a Hot Toaster Oven
by Melissa Clark
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

In this older review, Melissa Clark tests three toaster ovens, concluding that the DeLonghi Convection Toaster Oven EO1251 is the best choice. She points out that today's toaster ovens have larger interiors… and more settings for various types of foods. The Cuisinart TOB-175BC is a good choice for tech lovers, as settings can be programmed. However, its single interior rack makes it less appropriate for cooking a whole meal. The Krups FBC2 has large buttons and is quick, but it isn't as stylish as the DeLonghi. This casual but informative article lacks numerical toaster oven ratings.

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7. Amazon.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster Ovens
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

The best-reviewed toaster oven at Amazon.com with a significant number of owner-written reviews is currently the Cuisinart TOB-175BC Convection Toaster Oven/Broiler with over 530 owner-written reviews and a… rating of 4.5 stars out of five. The Sanyo SK-7S Space Saving Toasty Oven also receives high scores, with 45 owner reviews. Also well-reviewed with a large number of comments are the T-Fal AvantŽ Elite, the Sanyo SK-VF7S and the Krups FBC-2.

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8. Epinions.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster Ovens
by Contributors to Epinions.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions.com posts comments from individual owners, but we didn't find as many toaster oven ratings here as we did at Amazon.com. Most models only receive a handful of reviews. The exception is the Cuisinart TOB-175, which earns a nearly perfect rating in more than 50 consumer reviews.
9. Buzzillions.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster & Toaster Oven Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Buzzillions.com collects owner reviews from other sites. Reviews are categorized into pros and cons and can be sorted by several criteria including newest, most helpful and highest rated. For toaster ovens, there are many models listed, but most only have a few reviews, so this site isn't as helpful as Amazon.com.
10. Target.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster Ovens
by Contributors to Target.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Target.com lacks the volume of reviews at Amazon.com, but more reviews are being added very quickly. Many reviews here are thoughtful and detailed. Most toaster ovens get mixed reviews, though, and none of the ovens with a decent number of reviews are standouts.
11. PopularMechanics.com
June 2007
Test Drive: Black & Decker InfraWave Speed Oven
by Editors of Popular Mechanics
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This short article discusses the merits of the InfraWave Speed Oven from Black & Decker. Editors test the oven, focusing on the claim that it will reheat food without the sogginess or rubberiness of a microwave oven. In a blind taste test, the InfraWave-reheated pizzas beat microwaved ones.
12. Wired Magazine
Jan. 31, 2008
Review: Oster Counterforms Convection Oven 6292 Burns Hotter Than the Freaking Sun
by Danny Dumas
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Wired magazine often posts short reviews of appliances, complete with testing. They generally aren't comparative, however. For the Oster Counterforms 6292, Wired's Danny Dumas loves the looks of this oven but finds the construction quality disappointing, as the handle fell off repeatedly and the tray was cheaply made. Worse, it "burned everything that came near it."
13. Wired Magazine
Jan. 31, 2008
Review: Krups FBC5 Toaster Oven Belongs On Battlestar Galactica
by Danny Dumas
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This short review of the Krups FBC5 toaster oven doesn't only focus on the "mod, angular design" of the Krups toaster oven. Wired tested the appliance thoroughly, finding that cooking quality is fine, and that it preheats quickly. Danny Dumas says the controls are less than intuitive, however.
14. ConsumerGuide.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster Ovens Reviews
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment About half of the toaster ovens tested make the "best" or "budget buy" list at ConsumerGuide.com. Although the most recent reviews mention a little testing, there doesn't appear to be a uniform testing or rating process here. Some toaster ovens don't appear to have been tested at all.
15. ExpoTV.com
As of Dec. 2008
Toaster Oven Reviews
by Contributors to ExpoTV
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This video review site allows owners to post reviews of products they own. Only a handful of reviews for toaster ovens are here, with most models only receiving one review. The reviews lack specific model numbers, so it can be difficult to tell which oven the consumer is reviewing. Still, a chance to see some toaster ovens in action might be useful.

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