The extra cost is worth it.
I decided to learn to cook, having reached the decision that I was eating far to many Take Aways. So I bought a few Cookbooks and some high end appliances to make the process of Cooking easier. This was one, and features - Metal Die Cast body - Powerful quiet 290 watt motor - Sturdy robust feel - Ultra sharp metal Sabatier blades - Plastic blade - Spatula - Comprehensive Recipe book- 3year warranty - Easy to clean - Small footprint