Rice cooker reviews are little hard to find — the bigger consumer magazines don’t seem to cover them, but some other sources on the web do. Reviewers on Cool Tools and Sally’s Kitchen both recommend Zojirushi Rice Cookers.
Popular in Japan, Zojirushi cookers are pricey ($150-$200). But they also have no-frills models for about $60.
On Cool Tools, Chris writes about his experience with these rice cookers:
Commonly used in Japan, this type of fuzzy-logic rice cooker can be set ahead of time. I’ve purchased several for friends and family and have settled on the Zojirushi brand. I’ve used a Zojiriushi for several years, and it has held up well and completely changed my cooking habits.
Available from Amazon: Zojirushi Rice Cookers