The mixer itself is satisfactory.  Strong motor, stylish build and finish.  Love the clear cover that goes over bowl during mixing.  It even has an opening in the cover to add more mixtures while mixing.  The bowl is a good size and love the handle on the bowl, makes for holding the bowl while pouring easy.  There is also a place in the front to add other attachments such as a meat grinder or pasta maker. 
Now, the cons:  The first day while operating the mixer, the locking mechanism broke.  It would still lock the top down, but wouldn't lock in place while it was in the up position.  I ended up taking it apart and found that a screw stripped out that holds the plastic holder down.  After fixing that, the locking mechanism now works in both the down and up position.  
The attachment's that it comes with: While they get the job done for mixing, the quality feels of a "Cheap Aluminum" compared to others that I have used.