Hosted a Family Dinner last Friday and got a chance to put this machine to work. It was the handy "sous-chef" we needed to prep quickly. We love the small footprint to save us counter space. The speeds are great, including the handy pulse feature. The inner spatula is a smart idea and saves time and mess, and finally, when I put it away, all the parts and accessories stacked up in one small space together. Gotta love it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]