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It's also about what you like in the store and what you like at home.

People got swayed by the iPhone 4 design in the store and bought it, then once they own it they covered it in cheap plastic to protect the glass.

The flat surface on the microwave looks great and sleek. The many functions makes the oven seem good and sophisticated. Who knows what magic this microwave does when you ask it to reheat a slice of pizza! Surely it must be better than the normal heating function! Let's get that.

Once you are home, all you want is to set the time and maybe change the power.

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