I had my mother's slightly less powerful (than this artisan version) 5 quart mixer, which I used for over a decade till I received the cobalt blue artisan as a wedding gift 15 months ago. To be honest I had always wanted a cobalt blue one to match my kitchen -- my mother's mixer, after over 20 years of regular use (and being shipped twice across the country!), still worked perfectly.
I use my mixer a few times a week for all types of applications -- making bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, and various types of pastry. It works superbly for all my baking needs.
I have heard people criticize the shape of the bowl (and the fact that it is not a more rounded, shallow shape as with some other models/makes). I have used a large capacity professional Hobart mixer with this shape mixing bowl and I did not find that it offered any advantages whatsoever over my kitchenaid mixer. Both were equally good at mixing a variety of batters and doughs. In short, the shape of the artisan's bowl is not a problem unless you are hoping to whip up a riduculously small amount. It is perfectly adequate for all practical (read: normal or larger scale) purposes.
As for power...it is true that the machine will shake a little and get warm if you have it kneading away bread dough for an extended period of time...however, the engine will NOT burn out (I've used my mixer, beating at maximum speed, for 30+ min) and the mixer will maintain speed and consistency. This machine is a true workhorse!Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.
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