Need *actual* advice /consent on COUNTER TOP MIXER

[underpants]

I am looking for a good model for my wife. I googled Countertop mixer and this came up. It looks like what I was looking for. I could possibly pay about twice this much.

Does this look like a good one? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Sorry it won't post as a pic
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Susan G. Komen KitchenAid® Mixer
Was $349.99; Now $269.99 When you purchase a pink Artisan mixer, KitchenAid will donate $50 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as part of their Cook for the Cure® initiative.
Powerful 325-watt motor handles mixing jobs of all types
10-speed operation lets you select just the right speed
Includes 5-qt. stainless steel bowl, flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield
The mixer you've always dreamed of. Unique mixing action, patterned after planetary revolution, reaches every part of the bowl. Plus, we offer you more color choices and more accessories. Metal. 14" high. Warranted by manufacturer; see Customer Service. USA.

Closeout colors are citron, green and lavender.

$25 cash back rebate with purchase
Receive $25 cash back by mail when you purchase this KitchenAid item between July 1 and September 30, 2005. For details and a printable request form, click the rebate button below.

The mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease though research, education, screening and treatment.

During its 2004 2005 program, KitchenAid will donate up to $500,000 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation through its Pink Stand Mixer, Pink A-9 Coffee Mill, Pink Blender, select major and select countertop appliance promotions. Cook for the Cure® is a registered trademark of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. ® Registered trademark of KitchenAid U.S.A. ©2004. All rights reserved.


Repair; 1 Yr - See Warranty Details

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[kick-ass-bob]

1. What the fuck was wrong with the Egg McMuffin maker?

You know I can't be serious.

[kick-ass-bob]

6. BTW - KitchenAid does rock.

And, yes, I am serious.

[BigMcLargehuge]

2. Kitchenaid is the way to go

hands down. All metal, all thoroughly tested. All basic technology so many fewer possible places where the thing could break.

Go Kitchenaid. You won't regret it.

[underpants]

3. I need a second opinion

do your nuts enjoy it?

[BigMcLargehuge]

5. I think the main selling point to consider

is the weight of the thing. It won't fling itself off the counter at high speed like cheap plastic mixers. Kitchenaid will last your decades even with heavy use.

[progmom]

4. you really can't go wrong with the kitchenaid stand mixer

i couldn't live without mine.


...and that's only a slight exaggeration. :)

[seemunkee]

7. Kitchenaid, I wish I had one.

[Midlodemocrat]

8. I have the KitchenAid Professional model and I love it.

I got it from the KitchenAid site. It was refurbished, but it is in perfect condition and works beautifully.

[WeRQ4U]

9. Kitchenaid - no question

My mother still has hers from when she got married. My wife has a newer model one and uses it all the time.

[deek]

10. THE mixer to own

especially for cookie baking. It will never burn out. Before I received mine, my mixers would smoke and die every December.

[LeftyMom]

11. The Kitchenaid stand mixers are awesome.

Your wife is a lucky lady to be getting such a nice gift.

[Book Lover]

12. Get it! Your great-grandkids will use it

I highly recommend getting it - you'll find ways and make excuses to use it :-)

[SOteric]

13. Yes, you want the KitchenAid.

It's the home version of a restaurant industry standard called the Hobart. In fact, it's made by the same company.

Not only will it perform the tasks you want, but upgrade parts are easily obtainable. (Frex, you can get the pasta machine attachment, or the sausage grinder attachment, etc...). The KitchenAid is durable and will take years of normal use without a wimper. Any damage or repairs is usually easily accomplished and parts are easy to find.

[Bridget Burke]

14. Amazon has some good prices on the Kitchenaid mixers....

Some swear by the Accolade--stronger than the Artisan?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007DA8TI/ref=noref/104-8003467-1033556?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=14273411&s=kitchen&v=glance

Here's the Artisan in Pink:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ALFC6/ref=noref/104-8003467-1033556?%5Fencoding=UTF8&n=284507&s=kitchen&v=glance

I do NOT bake enough to warrant buying one of these. But all those colors are really seductive...

[underpants]

17. Red, old school Ice, or White

the kitchen is white but the Ice looks like mixers from old cook books.

Wow thanks for the link

[Missy Vixen]

15. Buy it!

If you're looking for a bit more power, there are more expensive models, but this one should work just fine. (I wanted the pink one!) We have the Professional Series mixer in white. It gets a workout year-round; we've never had any problems with it.

http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=310

She'll love it!

Julie

[djeseru]

16. I've always wanted one.

I've been considering kidnapping my mother's since she no longer uses it...

[radwriter0555]

18. If you can, pay extra and get the largest model they make, I believe it's

a 500+ watt model. Worth every single penny.

I call mine the Whomper. I love it.

[Shell Beau]

19. I bought my mom one of those for her birthday!!

She LOVES it! KitchenAid is the way to go!

[MissB]

20. I got one of these for Christmas one year.

I love it. I've had mine for about 8 years now. Excellent mixer.

Go for it.