The Braun multi mix 5 is a great hand mixer.   It has 10 speeds, and even when you have it on the highest setting, it is very quiet.  It comes with 2 beaters and 2 dough hooks, you can also get a chopper attachment that we plan on getting very soon.  The on/off switch is nice because when you let it go, it stops.  You don’t have to worry about any accidents if you are unable to flip the switch for whatever reason.