I had a different hand blender for years and it finally quit. Tried to do without one but decided I needed one. Cuisinart is a good brand and this had a great price. The blender has been fantastic so far. I like that it comes apart. That makes it easier to clean and store. It also makes it longer than my old one so you can really get into a deep pot if needed. The only con is the lock button you need to press to get it started. That may be a requirement now days. 
I would definitely recommend this.