Braun's TriForce Power Blender is amazing!  The premium blades are made to blend all types of food.  It blends smoothies made of frozen fruit and greens until the texture is very smooth.  There are 3 different textures you can make with this blender ...course, medium and smooth.  There are pre-programmed buttons as well as manual and pulse buttons.    Like most blenders, it is rather loud when it operates.  Cleaning is very easy.  There is actually a programmed clean cycle to use.  It cleans the unit very quickly.  I would definitely recommend this blender!