I looked on Craigslist and bought a cheap ($10) used dehydrator. It was strangely without any brand markings, but I figured out that it is a Ronco. They get poor reviews, but I have discovered thus far that the longer dehydrating times can be convenient because they give me a longer window of time before the food is overly dry. I don't know if the clear exterior "hurts" the food nutrionally, or if the Ronco uses a lot of electricity to run...I'll have to check my next electric bill. Any responses or thoughts are welcome! Thanks.