This is the best salad spinner I've had.  My salad spinner is a very valuable tool for me because when my lettuce is nice and dry it lasts a lot longer and I don't have to spend time washing lettuce every time I want to make a salad.  I wash a few heads, dry them and then store them in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator.  It's easy to pump.  I have arthritis in my hands and unlike my other spinner, I don't have to push very hard for it to spin fast enough to dry the lettuce.  I also like that the lid is clear so I can see through the top.  The bowl is nice too, so you could use it to serve your salads.