This machine is fantastic. Got it 2-3 weeks ago, and it's been in daily use in our house by the adults and the teenagers. Makes excellent frozen smoothies and sorbets etc if you're trying to use fresh fruits and keep it healthy, but awesome for mixing in things and making homemade blizzards with your choice of ice creams etc. Seriously, the college student uses it once per day. Seems solid and well made, works REALLY QUICK exactly as described and easy, and the included recipe book is great for experimenting. Extra containers make it very user friendly, and it cleans up quickly and easily.