This purchase replaced my previous Cuisinart Hand Blender which was less than half as powerful, but also had a processor accessory. I am so delighted with this more powerful and improved design (open-style blade shroud doesn't clog) stick blender. The Cuisinart name comes thru again, and well worth the premium.
This is our second blender. The first died when the blades were placed in the dishwasher. The instructions for this new one details the peril of dishwasher cleaning. It is our favorite tool for making cream soups like asparagus and celery.
This has made for easy blending! I used to scoop out and fill my Vitamix every time I need to blend soup or sauces. Now, I can just use this immersion blender. Very easy to use and very good quality.
The blender is great. I bought it to replace my Hamilton Beach stick blender. This one seems like it won't break since it's all metal instead of plastic. However, storage is an issue. It comes with a cup (that I don't see myself using) and there's no way to store it. I'll have to find a drawer somewhere. My old one had a storage box that it came in. That would be really nice.