I have had my Vita Mix for a couple of months now I think and OMG it has changed my cooking experience, I can't praise the machine enough it\s fantastic.  The machine is easy to use easy to clean, the power is out of this world - I haven't found any kind of food yet that my Vita mix struggles with, this is a must have for every kitchen. The smaller jug is a great size as well, I use this every morning for my green juice. Thank you Vita Mix I am so happy with it.