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Compact Microwave with Tactile Controls

Compact Microwave with Tactile Controls (MaxiAids) — ~$179.99 (seen Oct 2026)

A standard 900-watt stainless microwave that MaxiAids has enhanced with raised tactile markings on the number pads and cook settings, so popcorn, baked potato, defrost, and the digits are findable purely by touch. The Express Cook shortcut is the real win: tap 1 and it runs a full minute, no time-entry sequence to memorize. Caveat: it still has an electronic touchpad under the markings, so if you want true mechanical dials, the Commercial Chef below is the simpler machine.

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