I use this blender almost on the daily. It does have some motor burning smells in the beginning during first use but it goes away. I use this blender to typically make smoothies and the smoothie button gets it to the point of a little chunky fruit. I prefer my smoothies more liquidy though so I just kick it on high for a little bit after. The main blender canister is huge in my opinion. I don't know if I'll ever blend enough stuff to fill it so it easily fulfills my needs. I couldn't speak more highly of this blender.