I bought this blender about 2 months ago.  I have been using it about every other day to make super green smoothies with flax seeds and frozen fruits.  The smoothie function has been awesome.  All greens, seeds, and fruits have been totally ground and liquefied with one simple setting.  I have also used the clean setting to wash the blender interior.  It does an excellent job.  I have not used other settings at this point but anticipate excellent performance in those as well.