I absolutley love this! I have heard some of my relatives say it seems like more trouble than it's worth, but I would buy another in an instant if anything happens to this one. Includes a pump-style mechanism for spinning the salad rather than a pull-string. Even includes a brake to stop the spinning. Excess water from your vegetables is spun out of the collander into the bowl. Holds a lot of lettuce! and you can use the bowl to serve your salad. Bowl includes a non-skid bottom. I have had mine for years. Great product!