Wow, I was surprised at how much I would love a kitchen appliance.
I can't speak to durability as I just recently bought mine, but I can speak to ease of use & function. Oh, and the glossy red color looks nicer than in the photo.
The attachments are very easy to use & clean. 2 of the 3 blades are dishwasher safe, as is the mixing bowl.
In the first four days of use, I'd made homemade whipped cream, a cake, yeast rolls, and a cheese filling for wontons. It worked better than I could have hoped.
UPDATED ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE
So now it is December, almost a year after I bought this mixer. I still use it all the time & it has performed consistently all year. Still love it!!!
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