This is my fifth Cuisinart food processor. I loved each one so I continued to upsize, passing down other models to my children.  My last Cuisinart (a very large model that can do practically anything except cook the dinner) was just too complicated for what I do most days and storing all the parts takes up a lot of room.  Thus I purchased the small 7-cup model.  The machine is very noisy and light.  It does not adequately pulverize ice when I make my drinks in it.  However, it is fine for shredding and slicing small amounts.  It is easy to clean and store.