Solid, powerful, cleans easily. However, my primary use is Indian cooking - I want to take 6 cloves of garlic and 2 inches of ginger root, cut them into small cubes, put them in and get a ginger garlic paste consistency. However, it's too small a quantity for this 4 cup machine. The bits just get flung to the side. I have to start and stop, use a spatula about 20 times to get a paste.
Easy to use, easy to clean. Great for small jobs like chopping onions, ginger, garlic, etc. I have even used it to make small batches of salad dressing. Do not overfill fluids,mas the fluid will exit the wept holes.
I absolutely love the mini but powerful machine. It is so versatile and powerful all in a 4 cup size I can leave it on the counter since it literally takes up minimal space. I absolutely recommend this product.