Glad I found this when I was still deciding on a portable personal blender. Strong motor. First smoothie = milk/yogurt/powder + added frozen solid strawberries - 2 large - 2 medium - and 2 small and it blazed right through and I didn't even have to tilt the blender. Crushes bigger than mini ice cubes. Haven't tried bigger cubes but from what I've seen I believe it will handle it as long as it isn't overloaded. Push button lid springs all the way open to make drinking from spout easy to get at. Nice rubber bottom pad holds it in place. Thick walled cup. The markings could be a little bigger, no big deal. A separate blade piece might be easier to clean, but not a deal breaker for me and knew that going in...and it's still easy to clean. Tactile buttons feel sturdy. Well thought out and very well built.