I was a bit worried about the not shredding cheese reviews but mine does a great job. I was also worried about it coming off the base with dough. It stays put with the 4 cups of flour I used, unlike my other food processor which does a bit of a dance on the counter. Its a well thought out design. The main bonus is convenience that you dont have to lug a base around. It is light enough for those upper shelves in your kitchen.