Had been using a hand-cranked eggbeater for years to fluff up liquids in a bowl. Arthritis was making that more difficult and splashier. Didn't want a full-size mixer, as my small kitchen space already included a glass blender and small food processor, not always best when you need to fluff liquids in an open bowl.  
  Had never heard of an immersion blender until a pop-up ad appeared on a cooking article I was reading. Intrigued, I comparison shopped and settled on the Braun MQ5000. It appeared simple to use, would likely work in my large open mixing bowl without splashing, easy to clean, didn't come with doodads I didn't need, and was reasonably priced.
   The verdict: It does! I am very pleased with this product.