Recently got this mixer and I love it! I always debated whether to get a small hand blender, but so glad I have it now. The only thing I did learn the hard way, since there is not variable speed control, was around using the beater attachment in a bowl and getting my pancake mix everywhere. After better reading the instructions, I learned the pulse feature is very helpful with that and positioning the beater correctly cuts down on mess as well. Overall this blends and mixes extremely well, so glad I got this!