I had a 15-year old version of the KitchenAid blender that was your normal blender (but still better than any other I had before it) that recently died on me so I replaced it with this one in pistachio. Let me tell you what -- this blender is so amazing. I made my first smoothie in it this morning and it was the smoothest one I've ever made. I was able to throw ALL of the ingredients into it and it blended everything thoroughly! My only issue is I can't see the markings on the dial very well. I know the silver matches the design, but black would have been better. I have to use my flashlight to see them. I also love the cleanup option on the dial. Works like a charm.