The blender on its nose is great, sharp looking, and as advertised quiet!! However unless you plan on making a full carafe, which is of considerable size, one of two scenarios will happen on the smoothie setting with a carafe that’s such a square. Pockets of unmixed potential get stuck in the corners or an air pocket forms, in either scenario a utensil is required to correct this inconvenience. Admittedly it’s a small matter for an otherwise solid blender but for the price, reputation, and potential it’s an unfortunate occurrence.