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Toshiba Rice Cooker

by Toshiba

A basic rice cooker from Toshiba, sold in Hong Kong and used for everyday rice cooking.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

One owner's basic ~$80 Toshiba rice cooker bought in Hong Kong almost 20 years ago is still working with zero issues, while a newer $800 Toshiba induction/vacuum model from the same brand short-circuited after just two days of normal use — the simple old unit has held up far better than the brand's newer premium line.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

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    our $80 Toshiba basic rice cooker we bought in Hong Kong almost 20 years ago, still working with zero issues

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