I previously had a two slot toaster and love the four slots.  It is perfect with two children.  It toasts four slices of toast at the same time because they usually want two slices each.  With the two slot toaster, I had to toast two slices twice, and in the meantime, two of the slices got cold.  With the four slice toaster, my children can both have hot toast and with the shade selector, it is always a perfect brown.  It also toasts frozen waffles.  It heats them perfectly and does not leave them soggy, like my previous toaster did.  It also has the perfect slots for bagels, which I love. ...