This is a very quiet blender even when crushing ice cubes.  It has 3 speeds, while crushing, chopping, blending a wide variety of ingredients.  It makes great smoothies, leaves no big chunks of ice in the drink.  Everything blends nicely.  It has an easy pour lid which is very nice.  No drips down the side.  It comes with a large and individual container and cleans up very easy. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]