The brand of rice cooker to avoid is Aroma brand. Usually lower in cost than others, and sold at Walmarts, etc. The rice burns. A good rice cooker prevents this by having a thermostat that shuts off the heat when all of the water has evaporated and the temperature starts to rise above 212 F. National, Panasonic, and Zojirushi are recommended.
Be sure to hit the second hand stores. I have found all of mine, and those for my friends through second hand stores. Also, you probably don't need a big one, and the smaller Nationals are really cost effective.
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