This blender is beyond amazing. I have made salsa, smoothies, and soon... Cookie dough. It chops up ice like a professional restaurant blender. It's so easy to clean and the smoothie cups are perfect for my teen girls to make breakfast. The auto IQ programs make it so slick to choose what you want to blend. The base doesn't take up much room and the easy pour spout is a very nice feature. I don't know why you would waste your money on any other blender!! This one is amazing & I highly recommend!! Well done Ninja!