Bought this as a replacement my previous Cuisinart Mini which lasted 6 years of almost daily use. Unfortunately the current model is made of plastic rather than the metal body on the old unit. It still works really well but doesn't feel as solid and will be surprised if it lasts as long.

This is an excellent chopper. I use it mainly for chopping nuts and am getting a better result than from the brand that I used previously. It seems to be sturdy and it is much easier to position the lid and close it firmly than my previous chopper. However, it will not grind coffee beans or hard spices very finely so I recommend using a small coffee grinder for that.

Best thing since sliced bread

I have had my machine for about 3 months now and use it just about every day. I no longer have to dice onions or parsley, I just throw it in the processor's bowl and it cuts them up perfectly. The auto lock blade is fabulous when emptying the bowl and pops out easily when I want to rinse it. Best of all, it fits easily into the dishwasher. My only complaint would be the quality of the bowl scraper -- I bit cheap. I highly recommend this machine.

Convenient size for nut butters

I bought the Cuisinart Elemental so I could make nut butters. I like the size, it slips easily into my cupboard without taking up too much room, and it is light and easy to lift. The grinding action is excellent and makes nut butters quickly. I use the chopping function for vegetables. Because of its convenient size I can put it in a shopping tote and take it to my daughters house where we make nut butters for her. Love my Cuisinart Elemental 4cup.

Cuisine Art Mini Prep Pro Food Processer

This is my second Mini Prep Pro Food Processor. The earlier one was overworked and old and had lost a little efficiency. I ensured replacement early as I find it indispensable in my kitchen. It works very hard making all of my breadfast spreads like hummus, pesto and cheese, cannelini and feta plus olives and Philly.Sometimes it also processes fish for Thai fish cakes and vegetables for soups in smaller quantities. The new model is even a little more efficient than past models. It is also very light and easy to lift. It has been in use almost daily since purchase from Myer who shipped it very quickly and at a great price.

Light, compact, quick to whip out, easy to wash

Great little chopper, replaced an old cuisinart whose plastic parts had become unusable. This new one works well , washes easily in dishwasher or rinse under tap. It is light & compact enough to whip out for a quick herb whizz. It's a bit tricky to get the parts lined up so that the motor connects & works, so don't give up. Read the manual ... thats what I had to do , cos I thought it wasnt working...Sometimes it doesn't quite whizz herbs finely enough - Like the blade doesn't quite get to all the parts, but if you give it a quick stir & re-whiz, you can usually get the herbs chopped finely. Also good for nuts. Love it -worth the price & will no doubt own it for as many years as the first one!

Little but powerful!

Love this little processor. I bought it to use in the caravan to make coleslaw etc., as it only has a 250w motor. So able to use it on my 600 watt inverter. It did it with ease. Love it!

Must Have Kitchen Appliance

Never been so impressed. This handy little chopper/grinder is compact, easy to use and cleans up so easy. It's small enough to stay on bench and chops so fine, my husband will now eat the Tabouleh I make. Thank you Cusineart for such a great product.

Product arrived broken, Good Guys return options not appropriate

This product did not work upon arrival. The box looked damaged so I assume it may have been damaged in transit, or it was just a one-off dud as this brand is usually good.Ive never had to return a product with Good Guys before and so have discovered my only option is to go in-store for refund or exchange. I am not near any stores so this is a huge inconvenience and I wont have time to do it. What a scam! So I assume a percentage of people cannot justify the time to trek to a store and so dont get a working product! May be how they offload their dud stock I will not buy from a retailer with such an inaccessible returns policy again. Be warned!! If you buy online, you should be able to return online (assuming not bulky) like most other retailers. Not happy! Feel scammed.

Small but mighty

Great little food processor. Does exactly how it is described. Used it to make dips so far. Works well.