Strengths:Elegant. Compact. Visually appealling Stainless Steel design. Roomy interior. Efficient. Fast heating (1100 watts of power). Works flawlessly. Several automatic settings.
Weaknesses:Only minor complaints. The audible signal at the end of cooking is low and difficult to hear. Microwave has so many features that it requires constant consultation of the manual to learn everything.
Posted Nov 14, 2007 - I have used this product for about 4 weeks and in that time frame it has surpassed my expectations. This product replaced a six year old GE Microwave and the Sharp 305-KS has outperformed the GE in every aspect. The Sharp microwave is efficient (faster heating) and the cooked food also tastes fresher (not the rubbery taste as my previous microwave). The finish is nice and all the buttons look durable. Hopefully this product will function reliably for several years. In summary, a great value and an effective performer.