our panasonic inverter microwave 2 cubic foot has a great popcorn
button. but no ears. plenty big enough and a nice reheat mode and keep
warm mode. has function of the beep programmable to OFF which is just
as important as finding a quiet dishwasher. NN-T964SF. sf means
stainless front i guess. we bought 8/2004

see also review at:
http://www.epinions.com/content_155706494596