i spend a while to look into standmixer and in the end it was either the kenwood prospero, kenwood chef or kitchenaid standmixer. and the prospero won on price and size (its not too big to be put into a cupboard). all other ones where about £100 more expensive. the kenwood chef and kitchenaid have more attachements available, but i decided i wont need them. the only one i'll try and get for my prospero is the meatgrinder attachment, so i can make my own mince.