I love this processor! It is very sturdy and the motor is extremely powerful. My old processor was a Kitchen Aid and it could never do what my Cuisinart can do. I put all the parts in the dishwasher and when done they store in the handy case. The fact that the motor has a 20 year warranty is a plus because that was reason for this purchase, the old one just stopped grinding and only had short warranty. I especially like having the little bowl option. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to mix, grind, grate, blend, etc. small and large stuff.