(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) We were looking for a new blender as we make smoothies daily and our old blender wasn't working very well.  Somebody suggested this blender and we are thrilled with the results! Everything is blended down so smoothly (MY hubby puts fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds in his smoothies) and there is no grittiness in the smoothie. I made broccoli soup and got a silky smooth consistent in that too.