I wanted to try out several features of this food processor.  I used the shredder attachment to shred carrots and cabbage for coleslaw.  It was easy to get the knack of using the shoot to make uniform vegetables, although the information booklet was not entirely clear.  I also used the regular blade to make a crust for a cream cheese raspberry pie and the dough turned out perfectly.  Throughout  my work, the motor was high pitched and loud but there was definitely enough power for all jobs.  This food processor was more easy to use than my older, larger one.  I liked that the pieces were dishwasher safe and that the blades had several purposes and stored right on the stem of the processor!