I love this stand mixer.  It is perfect for the home cook and their everyday needs.  It has many features that make my life so much easier in the kitchen.  Being able to quickly measure ingredients without taking extra time to take the machine off and measure it.  It feels very heavy duty out of the box and can tackle even the stickiest of mixes.  I love how the machine also has a light indicator which helps me do other steps of cooking while being able to check on the status of my dough.  I also love the arm lock, being able to quickly pop a bowl in, makes adding ingredients so much easier!