Like the old adage "everything old is new again" except this time around, the look and feel is very contemporary and stylish. Good heft, smoother function and attractive appearance. For those who have seen the old fashioned ugly clunkers of the past - this is not that item! Yes - it may work similar but this is so much nicer.  The total reach is ample for nearly any use yet folds up to get out of the way when needed.