I love this blender compared to my old one.  It is really easy to use and take apart.  I love the fact that I can stir my smoothie while it is blending, it is a unique feature that other blenders do not have.  In addition, it blended my frozen fruit like it was nothing.  It also pauses for a couple of seconds in between blending at the beginning to give the food time to settle back down.  Love this blender!