After more than a week in use, I can report almost only positive things about this hand mixer. The most important thing: He does what he should, blending and crushing. For device itself is to say that it is very classy and processing just the best, but for which I forgive no 5, but only four stars. The battery level indicator (3 LEDs) light up very, very bright, if he is in the dark kitchen is all over the room perceive a blue shimmer. Is not that bad, but no other kitchen appliance from me lights anywhere near as bright. On the other hand, the device is very heavy and the release (push buttons on both sides of the device) is a little stiff. For men's hands no problem at all, but when my wife's release can only be solved with a lot of effort. Unlocking is only required for plugging the battery main part on the hand blender or to the shredder. All in all a very well thought-out mixers with sufficient power. He zerkleiner everything from herbs, carrots, onions through to chocolate and meat. Although a little pricey, but I would order it again, but hope he lasts long.