It may be a budget version, but it looks and feels a quality toaster. Aesthetically pleasing in white with black – really looks cool in the kitchen. The time control knob has a series of rotational click stops, far better than those with no feel. Toasts sliced bread evenly – unless you’ve let the edges of the bread dry out! (that would apply to any toaster). Overall, I’m well pleased (luv it!) and I’m happy to recommend it :-)