I now have a Samsung FlexDuo convection oven (roast and bake) that I adore. But before we needed a new full size range, I purchased the Breville Smart Oven, toaster oven ($250), which has convection. I can't say enough great things about it, and it's still used daily.
It roasts perfect chickens, makes great loaves of bread, and cheesecakes that don't crack. It can hold a 9x13-inch pan, keep foods warm, reheats food beautifully, and yes, makes excellent toast and bagels, fresh or frozen. For those really wanting to try convection but can't afford a full size range, I highly recommend the Breville Smart Oven (I promise, no one pays me to say these things.)
Thanks for the informative article, you can probably tell by now I'm a convection fan! (Pun intended, lol)
February 15, 2015 at 1:43pm