The Best Toasters
Most people have a need for a Toaster. That may be so but how do you pick a toaster? Which toasters are the best? There is actually more to selecting a toaster than what you would think. There is a number of things to consider. This lens will hopefully help you in your quest to buy a great toaster.
I recommend this toaster
Cuisinart CPT-140R Electronic Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster, Red
Cuisinart presents two toasters in one. All curvers, no angles. The streamlined Compact 4-slice toaster is smooth! Two Totally separate touchpads let you toast a variety of breads at the same time.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009) 
Things to consider in a toaster
Am I toasting just bread or other food as well?
Does it have extra wide slots?
Can it toast bread that is frozen?
Does it have a timer?
Is it easy to clean?
Does it heat up quickly?
Will it look nice in my kitchen?
As you can see there are quite a few things you should really consider when choosing your toaster.
Great Toasters Under $25
Cuisinart CPT-120R Electronic Cool Touch 2-Slice Toaster, Red
This Cuisinart compact toaster is not just smaller than standard two-slice toasters, it's better! Streamlined and specially designed to sit sideways or facing forward on kitchen counters, the LED touchpad controls and a nine-setting LED backlit browning dial are within easy reach either way.
Amazon Price: $59.98 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hello Kitty Toaster - KT5211
If you think Hello Kitty is so cute that you just want to eat her up, go right ahead! This colorful 2-slot toaster browns Kitty's sweet face onto every slice of bread. The appliance features 7 shade settings and 4 toasting modes
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Oster 6331 Inspire 2-Slice Toaster, White
Combining a sleek look with quality performance, this 2-slice toaster features electronic toast technology that delivers even and consistent results every time. Extra-wide slots make room for thick bagels or artisan-style breads, while dual automatic centering guides ensure bread is perfectly aligned for even browning on both sides.
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Proctor Silex 22605 2-Slice Toaster
Proctor Silex, White, 2 Slice, Extra Wide Slot Bagel Smart Toaster, Auto Shut Off, Extra Wide Slots, SmartToast Thermostat, Self Adjusting Bread Guides, Snap Open Crumb Trays, & Full Range Shade Selector.
Amazon Price: $18.48 (as of 07/06/2009)
Team TO-14246 920-Watt 2-Slice Toaster, Stainless Steel
Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this 920-watt two-slice toaster features extra-wide slots with self-adjusting guides to hold and evenly toast a wide variety of bread types and sizes.
Amazon Price: $36.78 (as of 07/06/2009)
Great Toasters Under $50
Back to Basics TEM500 Egg-and-Muffin 2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
And you thought the drive-thru was fast! Make your favorite breakfast sandwiches --- at home -- in minutes. The Egg & Muffin Toaster brings innovation to the toaster category by combining the functions of a toaster and an egg poacher into one easy-to-use appliance.
Amazon Price: $32.24 (as of 07/06/2009)
T-Fal TT7461002 Avante Deluxe 4-Slice Toaster, Black
Update your kitchen with the 1200 Watt T-Fal Avante Deluxe 4 Slice High-Speed Toaster, attractively designed with a black body and brushed stainless steel front and cool touch exterior.
Amazon Price: $55.74 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cuisinart CPT-120 Compact Cool-Touch 2-Slice Toaster, White
This Cuisinart compact toaster is not just smaller than standard two-slice toasters, it's better! Streamlined and specially designed to sit sideways or facing forward on kitchen counters, the LED touchpad controls and a nine-setting LED backlit browning dial are within easy reach either way.
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Black & Decker T4030 4-Slice Toaster
Chrome styling with rich black accents, and must-have features, like frozen, bagel and cancel buttons, and wide slots for lots of toasting options, make our 4-slice toaster a kitchen classic.
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster
850-watt 2-slice toaster in durable die-cast metal housing, Extra-wide slots; self-adjusting bread guides; stay-cool lever
Amazon Price: $29.05 (as of 07/06/2009)
Great Toasters Under $100
KitchenAid KMTT400SS 4-Slice Metal Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel
Combining classic style with modern electronic technology, this all-metal four-slice toaster features extra-wide 1-1/2-inch slots with self-centering racks that accommodate thick bagels, breads, and pastries.
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Breville CT70XL Ikon 2-Slice Electric Toaster
Breville Ikon two slice electronic toaster has a premium brushed stainless steel exterior. It also has extra wide and deep self centering toasting slots.
Amazon Price: $68.25 (as of 07/06/2009)
KitchenAid KTT570WH 4-Slice Digital Toaster with Bagel, Warm, and Frozen Functions, White
This single-slot digital toaster from KitchenAid not only toasts most widths of bread to perfection but also warms pastries, gets bagels just right, and handles frozen items intelligently.
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cuisinart TAN-4 Tandem 4-Slice Toaster
There's no more waiting thanks to this tandem two-slot toaster's powerful 1800-watt heating element. Long, 1-1/2-inch-wide slots accommodate up to four slices and adjust to hold everything from thin-sliced breads to thick bagel halves.
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Back to Basic Egg ‘N Muffin 4-Slice Toaster/2 Egg Cooker
Prepare a complete breakfast in a snap with this ingenious egg and muffin toaster. This all-in-one appliance simultaneously poaches eggs and toasts muffins or bagels to perfection. In just four minutes, you'll have all the ingredients for the ultimate breakfast sandwich.
Amazon Price: $75.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
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