"Gabby" > wrote in message
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> I've wanted one for years but could never afford it. Now I can and
> there's one as a show stopper on the shopping network. It's a lift
> type which I prefer to a tilt-head.

My preference also.

> 450 Watts of Power (why don't they ever tell you HP instead?)

Fractional HP motors are better rated in watts. That is about .6 hp. In
other countries, all motors are listed in kW.


>
> Includes
> 1 x Deluxe 5 Stand Mixer
> 1 x Bowl with Handle (stainless steel)- 5 qt (4.73 L)
> 1 x Wire Whip(aluminum)
> 1 x Dough Hook (coated metal)
> 1 x Flat Beater(coated metal)
> 1 x Pouring Shield (polycarbonate)
> 1 x Bonus 3 qt Bowl (stainless steel)
> 1 x Bonus Combi-Whip(aluminum)
>
> $299 Cdn + S&H + tax.
>
> I mostly want it for small batches of bread since arthritis is making
> kneading a bit difficult.
>
> Opinions?

If the price is comparable with other sources, order it. Consider some of
the attachments down the road too. The pasta maker is so much easier to use
than the hand cranked Atlas, the meat grinder does a pretty good job too.