(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) We've used the blender often since we bought it and we're delighted with it.  It chops ice cubes and frozen fruit effortlessly and blends smoothies and other drinks and foods instantly with the push of a button - no need to tamp down the ingredients, stir the contents, or blend over and over as we had to do with our previous blender (another brand).  Also, we no longer have to worry about leaks because the jar is not screwed on properly or tight enough - and no struggle to get the jar unscrewed (all of which often happened with our previous blender.  It's also a breeze to clean.