I bought this to replace my older hand-held mixer that always overheated when I tried to mix anything thicker than a frosting. This mixer works like a charm. It doesn't slow down even when mixing cookie dough, it has a whipper attachment for beating...

i recently purchased the cuisinart 9 speed mixer and let me tell you..it's amazing! i used to buy bargain mixers and would mostly be disapointed!! this mixer is a little pricey, but i must say...i would buy it again and again!! best darn mixer i have...