Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
>I've seen Kitchenaid stand mixers on almost every cooking show on TV, and
>several of my friends have one. I want one. But they are very expensive. I
>came across a Hamilton Beach mixer online that looks to be every bit as good
>as Kitchenaid, but very much less expensive. They call it "Eclectrics".
>Anyone have one, or at least an opinion?

With heavy use, the Kitchenaide will last a lifetime.
With heavy use, the Hamilton Beach will last you several years.

If all I could afford was the HB, I'd get it. I've owned several of
their products and liked them for what they were. I had a blender that
lasted 12 years.