This juicer has some unique features that my old one did not have.  The pulp controller is an interesting feature; however, I have started using the "high" choice exclusively because the medium and lower openings rapidly create a lot of pulp in the strainer and it seems a lot of juice stays in the strainer.  We like pulp in our juice, but those who do not might give this some consideration.  It also has a reverse motion that gets additional juice out, and I like that feature.  I also found that since it is light weight, I have to put something rubberized under the juicer to hold it in place while squeezing; otherwise, I am chasing the juicer all over the counter which creates a puddle of juice on the counter instead of in the catch container.  I chose this juicer because I have several other Cuisinart appliances that I like and figured this one would be equally as good, but I am not sure if I would buy another juicer like this one.