I've used this for making smoothies and other frozen drinks and also for chopping vegetables.  No matter what I've thrown at it it does exactly what I've wanted and clean up is a breeze.  I like the blender bottles that came with this.  What a great idea to include with the blender.  I also like the different sizes included.  You can use the larger cup for making more or if you are just making a little bit use the smaller cup.  The power to cut through the vegetables was great!!  I would definitely recommend this product!