Food Processors - are they worth it?

[madmax]

I've been thinking about getting one for months. I have RA and it's getting harder to grate various foods. I don't think I need a top of the line model. It's just me and the other half.

How does this one sound. Has gotten good reviews - just wish it came in either SS or Black but, no biggie. Moderately priced so that's a plus, too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16896110231&cm_re=cuisnart_food_processor-_-96-110-231-_-Product

Do you use your processor a lot? I don't have much counter space so, if it's just going to be one more gadget that will rarely get used I guess I can live without it.

I use a Black & Decker mini chopper for onions and garlic but, would like something for shredding potatos for potato pancakes, grating cheese, maybe pie crust dough, chopping veggies, etc.