It's taller than I imagined, but I love this thing.  The speeds are great, the unit is relatively quiet, it's sleek & attractive and, best of all, it's soooo easy to clean.  I definitely recommend this for most uses!!  The only thing I'd like to see is a cap that fits over the blade housing to protect the blade; I'm not keen on storing it in the measuring cup that is included with it. A wine bottle box is a great alternative for storage!