I received this as a Christmas gift ( thanks Mom) and had always wanted one!!! But never could afford it or justify spending that much on a blender. It has been everything so far that its reputation is based on. Smoothies and acai bowls are super fast to make ( couldn't believe how quickly it mixes frozen fruits and dates) , it took way longer in my old blender. Its very sturdy and love how it is a squared blender container. It makes getting liquids out of it soooo easy, compared to the round tapered ones on other blenders. It is worth the money and I can't wait to use it for so many other things!