A:Answer If you want a counter top model, they are actually cheaper, more attractive and space efficient and that's what you should be focusing on. Over the range microwaves are only designed for over the range mounting. For starters, the power cord comes out of the top of the cabinet and it's top and sides aren't finished. Not a good look. Plus this beast is nearly 30" wide and will gobble up an awful lot of counter space. Also, as others have said, the bottom mounted exhaust intake and lighting would be rendered useless.
