I finally caved in and purchased my Vitamix! For years I have been using a regular blender and Nutribullet to make my green smoothies, but they do not compare to the Vitamix. With the Vitamix there is a different consistency, texture, and taste. Plus you can make so many things with the Vitamix from smoothies to soups and I can't wait to try some of the recipes from the book that came with my purchase. It is a little bulky and I wish the machine was a little quieter, but overall I'm happy with my purchase. Worth the investment and you can't beat the warranty that comes with it.