Found my Blender on sale at Best Buy and I couldn't be happier.  Smoothies are smooth and creamy.  Soups are a breeze as are nut butters. This blender is so easy to use and it does so much, in seconds. It's  loud but that's expected.  I usually wash it by hand as it find the built-in wash cycle doesn't always clean that well,and I love the fact that the blades aren't sharp but it  will pulverize anything you put in  it.  Would definitely recommend it!!