Great hand held high speed blender! Only complaint is that you need strength and dexterity to use it safely. Holding the unlock button simultaneously with the ON button is a little bit of a challenge (some smaller handed people may find it difficult to operate) but I find it manageable. Overall, I’m very pleased with the purchase.
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.
What a handy two-speed blender! Today I made butternut squash soup. I used the blender to pulverize all the ingredients! Excellent soup, especially since the hot soup was so smooth! I have also made creamy mashed potatoes! Such a versatile tool. A big thank you to Cuisinart.