This unit is perfect for me. I use it everyday either for either the blender or processor (or both). This was a Christmas gift from my daughter and I love it.

All blades are excellent, multi-functional, sharp.
Phillips have decided to use a poor quality black resinous plastic on the base of the blenders (bowls), it wears out after only 6 months of low usage. It has a 2 year warranty, but Phillips are reluctant to cover the bowls, even though by Australia Consumer laws they have to.
Plastic shoot cracked when grating cheese.
multifunctionality
poor quality plastic wearing out after only 6 months

I recently purchased this food processor and it has done everything i have tried from grating to smoothies to grinding coffee and making fresh curry paste. I can't fault it especially for the price. I also lost the main spindle inside the processor and phillips have sent a replacement free of charge!

The third time I used it, to gently grate some carrots (applying little force) the metal grating insert popped out of the plastic disc and broke plastic off of the inside of the lid. I should have bought a processor with full metal discs. Ok other than the poorly designed disc and inserts.

Metal blade inserts are inferior to full metal discs.

I had this processor for about 3 months and it completely lost power, I was trying to process an onion to make a curry paste and it would not even cut through it. I was disappointed as I loved all the accessories it came with but I guess you get what you pay for. It was cheap.
The number of accessories
Not very powerful

Like most you I thought philips cannot go wrong! But I was quite dumb to think that way! I purchased this food processor from target and not happy at all. It doesn't process anything well, including pesto, any dips etc etc. I paid quite a bit and am just stuck with this bad appliance because I have no choice. Wouldn't recommend this product. I wish I could exchange it to something else !
The design
Expensive and poor results.

I've had this for about 6 months. Mainly use it to chop onions and vegies. Have also used it to chop prawns & mince to make wonton mixture. Also the blender is good for smoothies. I also use the whisk attachment to whisk fresh cream for icing, quick and simple to use. I haven't really used the other attachments but they are easy to remove and wash.
Simple and easy to use, machine holds firlmly to the bench, excellent price
Would be nice to have built in storage for the attachments

Does what it says it does. Have used the food processor and blender components, the grinder component didn't seem to work very well, but will try again. It is possible that I do have trouble following directions. Thought it had a kneading attachment but not sure that it does. Great value for the price Use it four times a week. Coped very well when place dates in it and forgot to remove the seeds ie most of the seeds were ground up.
Value for money
Nothing really

Have been using it for months but it never disappoint me, at least so far. Great for making mince, patties, mixing, juice, cream soup, etc. I specially like to use it to prepare meat patties, smoothies and soups like creamy pumpkin soup. It makes me creative in kitchen and my family like my new ideas for dinner. I would highly recommend this machine to busy mums who wish to prepare meals for family in an innovative manner.
Compact, efficient, save me a lot of time, reasonable price and a reliable brand for appliances.
Distance between end of pusher and cutter edge is bit wide, I have to cut the end bits by hand. But it doesn't really bother me as there must that bits to cut.

Love this. This was listed as number 2 or 3 in Choice Magazine's review and I was skeptical as it was so much cheaper than the others. Scored it on special at Harvey Norman for $98.
Was looking for something to do everything without the huge price tag; chop, slice, milkshakes, grate parmesan, beat cake mixes. This machine supposedly does it all (separate bowls) though Id be weary about doing dough as it is quite a light machine. Beats egg whites to perfection!
It doesnt take up a lot of space on the benchtop if you can store the accessories elsewhere.
I agree with the other reviews regarding hard to read manual. I disagree about some reviews and the Choice review about noise - its not invasive, it just makes the noise of a blender.

I am happy with the machine, it is only new, but worried that the lid has cracked already and has not been overworked.. How difficult is it going to be to get a replacement..and it is only early days yet... I found the philips web sight difficult to find replacement parts.

The blender lid is cracking from the centre button... I feel there is a lot of pressure on the unit when using the cheese grater..and now I am having difficulty trying to organise to buy a replacement,, its possibly still under warranty..

We have used this food processor on a regular basis and has not let us down. It's easy to clean and easy to operate! Was very affordable for the quality of the processor. It has many attachments included. The instruction book wasn't fantastic but the attachments are easy enough to work out.
Simple to use
More informative booklet would have been helpful

Have used all discs and they are great. probably won't fuss with the chip cutter again but still ok. Great value for money and does everything I want. easy to clean and all dishwasher safe. reliable brand and seems durable. I use it almost every day and I must say i'm very happy with my purchase
inexpensive, lots of "extras"
chip disc not great