Can't say enough good things about this mini-processor. I bought this one as an exact replacement for the same on I'd had for some years (inherited from my ex-wife) that I dropped or otherwise damaged. It's compact, simple to use, and the blades are so sharp they could cut fine silk (as Cuisinart warns you repeatedly; you really need to be careful removing and washing the blade fixture). The processor has very good safety features: you can't turn it on unless everything is clicked into place, including the lid. Two small holes in the lid allow you to slowly drizzle in liquid such as olive oil, making it the perfect item to make killer Caesar salad dressing.