I bought this to replace a previous version of the same blender that operated fine for many years. We mainly use the blender for making smoothies, and that includes chopping up lots of frozen fruit - not an easy task for a lesser blender.  I initially bought an Oster blender when our Cuisinart died, because I couldn't find a Cuisinart in the stores. But I returned the Oster to the store the same day (it was cheaply made and leaked), and immediately got online to order a Cuisinart.  It arrived within a week and it is just what we need. It's sturdy, capacious, powerful and reliable. It's also a good size and weight for us to easily stash away under the counter when not in use.