The Best Rice Cooker: Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer

This is the Rolls-Royce of rice cookers.  I'm pretty sure the "Neuro Fuzzy logic technology" is a misnomer,  but it turns out perfect rice of every kind, every time.  The locking gasket lid also allow you to keep the rice warm and servable for hours -- even overnight!  Use coupon code AUGSAVER to save $25 off the discount price of $179.97 at amazon.com.  The 5 1/2-cup model is suitable for 5-6 servings.  If you're cooking for a crowd, there's also a 10-cup version.