"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
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I'm wondering if inverter microwaves are any less reliable than
traditional transformer/capacitor types.

Since they're a relatively new technology (at least at the consumer level), my
suspicion would be that, yeah, they are a bit less reliable.

BTW, once the microwave is sitting on my
bench top, the extra weight of a traditional mains transformer is of
no consequence.

There's also a bit of savings in lower freight costs from the lower weight.
And smaller people (women in particular) tend to put some emphasis on the
weight of their kitchen appliances, even if (as you point out) it's often
completely irrelevant once you get the thing up on the counter at home.