Small Appliances

Do new, more powerful models make these the equal of stand mixers?

Does a blender that costs three times as much as a good mid-priced model really do that much better of a job?

Do they save food from freezer burn, or simply suck your wallet dry?

Could any fryer top our usual method of deep frying in a Dutch oven with a candy thermometer clipped on?

Are electric wine openers really handy or just another gimmicky gadget?