Humminbird Piranha Max 20 Fishfinder

Pros: heavy duty, several different speeds, many available attachments
Cons: extremely heavy and difficult to move around, expensive, not fun to clean

I started into the cooking habit rather suddenly. One Christmas I began making candies and goodies that required a lot of whipping, beating, and mixing. A year later we had a hefty anniversary gift (money) right before Christmas and I decided I wanted a...

Pros: Sturdy construction; handles large quantities; power
Cons: Only one bowl; heavy; storage; some features

This KitchenAid Heavy Duty K5SS mixer was a gift from my mom, who knew I was getting serious into a cake business from home. I have used it about 40 times since I got it in December of 2000. Before the KitchenAid I was mixing double-batches of cake...

Pros: Ability to mix heavy 'loads', and to even knead bread dough, and many attachments.
Cons: What, are you kidding me? This is the good one!

Let’s start with a little history. The Kitchen Aid company designed their original stand mixer for use during WWI. That's right, it was as a result of the war effort. They created a machine that could stand up to very heavy use, under sometimes very ...

Pros: Sturdy and dependable
Cons: H-E-A-V-Y!!

I have two mixers ~ a portable lightweight one for quick jobs and a larger much less portable one for HEAVY-DUTY mixing. Oddly, I have gotten both of them as gifts. My mom-in-law bought the Kitchen Aid KSM150PS Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer...

Pros: Sleek, looks nice on my counter, so useful for so many things!
Cons: well... i just can't think of any!

Let me start by saying I adore my mixer. It is as sleek, stylish and sexy as a kitchen appliance can get and is quickly proving to be an invaluable tool to me. My mixer came on sale and is the tilt head model with a 5 qt stainless steel bowl and has...

Pros: power, speed, versatility, etc...
Cons: none

Product Overview: The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer boasts a tilting mixer head that can be lock ...

Pros: Industrial-grade construction, smooth speed variation, wide range of add-on widgets
Cons: Expensive, may be too heavy , requirement for pouring spout attachment, large size.

I've been cooking for myself and my family since I was 16 (oh, those many years ago). When I was growing up, I used to envy the folks in the commercial kitchens with those 47-bazillion gallon Hobart mixers, and wished for something that could handle...

Pros: Heavy enough and strong enough to knead several loaves worth of dough. Sexy.
Cons: Tilt-head model mixers can't use a water jacket.

I've been lusting after one of these beautiful mixers for years. Several months ago I finally gave in to temptation and made the purchase. Since then I've used my KitchenAid just about everyday. There has been more than one occasion where I chose what ...

Pros: No more aches and pains from mixing by hand. Comes with Recipe booklet!
Cons: Heavy, Unlikely to use for small jobs

My KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Stand Mixer was a wedding shower gift from my in-laws in 2005 because they know how much my husband and I love to bake cookies for every holiday. Description: The KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer comes in many sizes ...

Pros: Amazing range and tracking ability, cool LASER factor :-)
Cons: Nothing significant- a bit bulky, not really suited for portable use (not meant to be)

I'm usually a Microsoft mouse user, because the ones I've owned have generally worked much better than the lesser known brands, like Belkin and Targus. I decided to give this Logitech one a try, as I like all things laser and high tech; I've been using ...

Pros: Well balanced; strong sturdy mixer; quiet operation; versatile machine.
Cons: Quite heavy; hard to remove mixing bowl.

If you are shopping for a new stand mixer, the Kitchen Aid 5-quart Artisan Mixer Model KSM 150 is a recommended choice.

The mixer comes in many different colors to match your kitchen decor. The only color I would not recommend is the gray. For...

Pros: Wireless, fast and accurate
Cons: USB only, need ac plug for battery charger, problems under xp64bit, lasted 6 months?

I admit it I'm a gadget holic. I didn't really need a new mouse but I've been watching this one for awhile and decided to go ahead and get one. I'm a gamer, up till now, wireless optical mice or just wireless mice period were not really suitable for ...

Pros: Micro-USB Dongle, Hyper-Fast Scrolling, Ambidextrous Design,Long Battery Life
Cons: Somwhat Hefty Price, Can Be A Little Awkward For Large Hands.

Logitech has long been an industry leader in wireless computer keyboards and mice (among other things). I have tested most of their desktop and laptop wireless mice over the years and have usually been quite impressed with the majority of them. A ...

Pros: Tilt-up head, powerful, even mixing.
Cons: Heavy, splash guard is tricky to use. Pricey.

I chose to buy a KitchenAid because of the name reputation. I specifically chose the Artisan 5-quart because it is the largest KitchenAid stand mixer that still has a tilt-back head, which was something I wanted. The price wasn't that much higher than...

Pros: power, durability, ease of use
Cons: too big! can't handle small jobs at all -- not suitable for home cooks

This machine is completed unsuited to my needs as a family cook and baker.

I feel so guilty saying that. Let me explain. I am a serious cook and an excellent baker. For birthdays and significant events, I bake and decorate...