I received the Cusinart hand mixer as a Christmas present to replace another brand that had recently stopped working.  I love the look of this hand mixer, love that it rests on its base, and has enough power to mix everything I need!  I gave it one less star, because I have trouble getting one of the blades to stay in.  I think I figured it out, but I still have to fiddle with it when I'm ready to use it.  Also, they have a reusable cord band for organizing the cord, which is a great extra.....not sure how long it will last.  Overall, I love this gift!