I bought my Kitchenaid Stand Mixer after a couple of years of debate. I didn't think I could justify the cost. Then I had the opportunity to use a friend's stand mixer and immediately went out and bought my own. I've had it for about a year, and it gets moderate to heavy use. — The versatility of this appliance is one of the things that drew me to it. Mine came with three different beaters - a whisk, a paddle and a dough hook. I have used all of them for various tasks, and they all perform well. The beater is off-set, so that it rotates close to the sides of the bowl, greatly lessening… read full review »