I will not be original, repeating that this product is of good quality and sufficiently powerful for non-professional use. The finish is good and the engine block of 450w has the advantage of not being too heavy. ATTENTION: I read the following negative comment: "As the title says, I have not had occasion to use it a lot: after 3 uses the speed control knob did not want to engage only the reverse gear worked this! a shame because it looked not bad .. ". To avoid the risk of being disillusioned as the person who left the comment, you must know that the M switch position does not mean that the unit turns in the opposite direction but allows the momentarily operate (the time that 'is slid button) at maximum speed. When the rear aperture (small flap to insert the tool for mixing batter your soups for example) is open, the device can only operate in mode M. The positions 1-5 of the switch are then inoperative . Positions 1-5 can therefore be used with all other delivered utensils (whisks, mixers hooks) but only the flap 'mixer beater is closed. In conclusion, I recommend the purchase of this excellent unit sold at a good price at Amazon.