I love having breakfast smoothies in the morning- this blender is perfect for that and much more. It is convenient, powerful, multifunctional, easy to use and does not take up much space. This blender has a one-handed design and is surprisingly lightweight. So far, I have used it to blend soups, curries, smoothies and I am very pleased with the results. I love that even the front portion easily comes off making it extremely easy to clean. This blender has 21 speeds- providing a lot of power options to work through a variety of food items. Another unique feature of this blender is its anti-splash design that eliminates splashing. The small chopper and whisk attachment come in handy for quick chopping and whisking jobs. Overall, I am very happy with the performance of this blender and do recommend it if you are looking for a powerful and compact blender/chopper.