Many ppl advised me to "save" a couple of $$ by NOT having the pre-sets. GLAD I DIDN'T LISTEN! If you can, just go ahead and get it. I make smoothies everyday, make plenty of soups everyday and now we are using it for baby food! The time that it saves you on just setting to clean/wash AND the time you save by knowing that it will auto shut-off is priceless! Wouldn't change a thing!