This has been one of the best KitchenAid products I have purchased.  All my KitchenAids have been wonderful for just about any mixing need--but this one meets the needs of the "smaller" quantities PLUS it takes up much less space on the counter top  Highly Recommended.  Only issue is design of sliding controls.  The seem to stick and easily get way too dirty. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]