This blender is a kitchen superstar. I was blown away by the number of customizable program options. 18 to be exact! Which really helped me achieve different food textures for all sorts of recipes. The bender was easy to use and the wide blending container made it very easy to clean. I made all sorts of recipes with this blender but I would have to say it's an all time favorite for smoothie making. Ice has no chance with this blender as it blends it down to the smoothest possible texture. I would rate this blender a 10 out of 10, two thumbs up!! Heavy duty, commercial grade, great for smoothie connoisseurs and cooks of all kind. Highly recommend!