Braun MR430CA

Excellent – Has been one of the most useful appliances I have ever bought. It was economical and hasn't had any problems in 6 years of use. Highly recommend. Easy to use; lightweight; enough power to do all that I need; compact: easy to store away. The convenient attachment can be used to finely chop up vegetables, and also bread for bread crumbs. Additionally has a useful whisk attachment. Nothing significant. As you can't detach the main blade from its arm, can't easily check that it is perfectly clean, though if you run the blender blade through some soapy water soon after use then this isn't a problem.

Good – A great timesaver for chopping messy things like nuts and herbs, garlic and onion. I am really happy with it and it has lasted longer than i expected! Its really quick to use and clean- great for making pesto and dips, whipping cream and eggs,pureeing soup and making milkshakes and cocktails. I have had it for about 5 yrs and use it regularly. need a bigger processor for some jobs but its good at what it is designed for.

Good – This is a great blender for all those small jobs you have - blending soups in the pot, making a single milkshake, whipping cream. It's small and light and is really easy to use and clean up. The mixing cup with lid is really useful for storing sauces or left over whipped cream. And of course, measuring stuff. The chopping attachment isn't that powerful. I use it for cutting herbs, garlic, chilli and the like, but definitely wouldn't use it for anything as tough as meat.

And the top of the chopping attachment filled with water which we can't get out. On the plus side, it doesn't drip mouldy old swamp water on your food!! Small, easy to use and store, powerful and effective. Top of chopper attachment filled with water at some stage, which we've never been able to get it out!

Good – Braun make great products and this is no exception. For the price, (approx $130 cash, if i recall correctly at The Good Guys), this is a great product, backed by a decent warranty. Braun - can't go wrong - great value for the price - strong, quality and reliable. If you can afford and justify the extra $ $ $, then Magimix or Bamix are always a superior option, but this Braun stab mixer has been going strong with regular use for months now - can't fault it the mixer itself, but i would have liked the container to be glass, which lasts longer and doesn't 'discolor' when washed in hot water, like this plastic one does...