I am really enjoying my Vitamix 7500.  I was never really into blenders but am finding it to be a great addition to my kitchen. It is good for chopping - for gazpacho for example; for purée  of any kind; soups - love that it can heat them; nut butters; ice cream/ sorbet and of course smoothies. The Vitamix 7500 is well made, attractive and easy to clean. I have only had it for a month and am looking forward to experimenting with it in my cooking and baking.