This dough mixer is great because it’s like a two-in-one.  It is a stand mixer that sits on your counter and does all the work but when you need it, you can detach it and use it as a hand mixer too.  It looks great with its retro style and it’s compact enough to fit into anybody’s lifestyle.  The only disadvantage might be that it mixes really well around the side of the bowl but it misses some in the middle.  This requires using the hand mixer part and doing a little bit more work, but for the price it really is  a great machine and gets the job done.  It comes with a stainless steel bowl that is flat on the bottom and can hold quite a bit.  It also comes with a set of beaters, a spatula, dough hooks and a bubble whisk.  Cuisniart is a great brand that stands behind their products and this dough mixer has a 3 year warranty which gives me piece of mind.  Overall, I would highly recommend this dough mixer to anyone as a great tool to help in the kitchen!