Braun has thought of everything to make this the last blender you will ever need. I was so impressed when I started using this and how easy it was to prepare anything. Making smoothies just got easier. It crushed the frozen fruit and the chunky mango and pineapple effortlessly. I really like the touch screen control panel that lights up so it's easier to see. It's also really easy to wipe clean. Another great feature is it has a built in cleaning button to make it simple and easy to keep your blender in good condition. This blender is high tech and made of good quality. I could hear the power when crushing and blending and not once did it sound like it was struggling. This blender is so versatile and durable and made to make your life easier. The only small thing I wish it came with a nice recipe book. Other then that this blender is made to last and looks nice sitting on the counter.