I bought the csb-77 about 3 years ago. The hand blender is great to use and easy to clean. The steel finish is very classy. We used it only few times before the chopper grinder attachment quits working about a year ago. Last week the blending shaft stopped working as well which was the end of my investment. The problem seems to be in the drive mechanism as it is manufactured from plastic. The teeth that connects the shaft of the blender to the motor breaks after several uses causing the blades to stop rotating. It is a flaw in the design. I would not recommend it for any one before cuisinart fixes it's design.