PROS:
1. Takes less than 30 seconds to create 1/3 cup froth from 1/3 cup hot milk
2. Works equally well with skmimmed or full-fat milk
3. Froth is reasonably rich (creates small bubbles, not the huge ones that air out and die and shrink the froth in no time!)
4. The stand is awesome - it looks good, prevents the frother from damage (it is a relatively delicate product that can get broken easily if kept in a drawer with 20 other things). **I would highly recommend buying this product with the stand**
5. Good quality / durability - mine has lasted me ONE YEAR and still works like a dream. I previously had a Bodum that lasted me < 2 weeks (the body was not sturdy and the rod attachment broke when washing the front of the frother even though I don't think I was being careless) but I called Bodum and they agreed to replace it with a new one (I was pleased). The new one lasted another 2 months (with me being supppper careful this time). A little drop of water went into it and it stopped working). This time I gave up and ordered an Aerolatte. I have touched it with wet hands and it doesn't seem to be as sensitive and delicate as Bodum. I think the stand really helps - it does not get accidentally hit by things as it would if not on the stand
CONS:
1. A little delicate - requires careful handling.
OVERALL:
Extremely highly recommended. I was confused between a mechanical frother (no motor, just pumping the milk up and down) and a battery operated one. I think I made the right choice - this takes up such little space, looks so sleek, cleaning it required exactly 5-10 seconds each time. This is TOTALLY HASSLE FREE. Buy it, you wouldn't regret it.