Mine has the option of doing either way. I have double ovens and they work really well. I prefer the bake, no convection, method as it is less drying but I agree if you do multiple items it is nice to have convection especially with baked goods. That said I seldom use it. It does help you cook items faster and at a lower temperature. Mine automatically adjusts temperature if I set it to convection. So bake is 350 but if I change it to convection it will set it at 325 degrees. We got our oven from some one that was putting in a new kitchen but it was practically new. I agree about the loss of space in the oven. Couldn't get my piza pan in any more and can only place one cookie sheet versus two next to each other. I did not like a glass cook top and would never get one again if i had a choice. It heats up the place, too slow to cool down etc. I like cooking on gas.