I didn’t realize how much I was going to love this blender. It is so convenient with the small base and no plug. Clean up is a snap as well. I was a little concerned with it not being dishwasher safe, but adding some soap and water and blending for 30 seconds as instructed does the trick. I can’t believe how much power it has in just the 30 seconds of blending. I make a smoothie every day now just because I don’t have to deal with the bulk of my blender. This is the perfect gift and I will be getting my friends it as well!