I've had many food processors throughout the years and wound up getting rid of them because they were big and cumbersome and difficult to store. Since I'm cooking for just myself now, I do not need a large machine. I have found this little 5 cup model to be just perfect for me. It is very simple to assemble and just as simple to disassemble and clean. It does a terrific job chopping my foods into tiny portions. I find that the two buttons for forward and backward are simple and effective for chopping just the right size. It is also easy to store on a shelf and is lightweight. I couldn't be happier with my little powerhouse. It was a good investment.