This blender is ideal for not only smoothies, but everyday blending. The ultra sharp blades are perfect for making quick work of frozen fruit, vegetables, and ice into a delicious drink. I also used it to make homemade salad dressing and Yorkshire pudding batter with ease. The reservoir is made of plastic instead of glass, which makes it lighter when used for pouring directly into cups or containers. Clean up is also a breeze and the design of the base has minimal gaps so any spillage doesn't get caught up and easily wipes away. Overall, this product is excellent to use every day in the kitchen for all your blending / mixing needs.