520178 Sat May 17 20:22:09 -0700 2008 2 41 Cookware 0 3697508 Message I am looking for a reliable and easy to clean hand blender. After reading some consumer reviews, the cuisinart model CSB77 seemed to be recommended. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks Sat May 17 20:22:10 -0700 2008 179697 bevo 1 3697934 My wife bought me a Viking VHB300SG hand blender for X-mas and we've found it to be very versatile. I believe it was around $120.00 and it came with a free chopper attachment. The on button is a little clumsy at first, but becomes easier to work with the more you get the hang of it. Sun May 18 05:40:56 -0700 2008 3697508 101182 oldwebster 1 3698797 I own the model you are considering, but prefer the following after using at family members' houses: http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Kitchen%20Aid%20KHB100WH%20Blender:2000787708;_ylt=ApHH_vl6laMkgKxXKOsRcS1_vRkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBuMnVlZ3E4BF9zAzk2NTgyNDcwBGx0AzQEc2VjA3Ny?clink=dmss//ctx=sc:545,c:545,mid:63,pid:2000787708,pdid:63,pos:3 There are multiple speeds, it purees to a much finer consistency, and I prefer the narrow wand. Sun May 18 13:24:01 -0700 2008 3697508 186887 toutefrite