Yep like it belongs in a lab, I can imagine some beakers and goggles sitting right next to it. That would be waaay to easy and I like to research the out of something before buying it. Of course by then the model is discontinued and the cycle starts all over again. CostCo sells a Cuisinart for $99, I'm hoping they'll eventually offer a $20 - $35 coupon but who knows if that will ever happen. Maybe if that happens, it will be the motivating factor. Mrs. RossMAN says we don't need anymore toys, gadgets, coupons, whatever This was very helpful: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/604852