Cuisinart CSB-77 SmartStick Handheld Blender

This is my third handheld blender in 25 years and it's the best. It's sleek, easy to clean, sturdy and fits comfortably in my hand. I received my first handheld from my mom. I had it for over 20 years - a Braun. It was made of plastic. I used it to make baby food and mostly soups and purees, but after 20+ years the switch was a little touchy, so a few years ago, on a whim I decided to by an off brand handheld. It was too tall and akward to hold. It wasn't long before the blade just fell out of it and I couldn't get it to stay in. So I saw this SmartStick, researched it and I love it. I like the chopper/blender that came with it and the measuring cup too. I give it an A+.