While it may do the job, it is noisy!  Much louder than a reconditioned unit I recently also purchased from Vitamix.  Plus, the controls are finicky, in the sense that I have to turn the dial and press the button to engage the motor repeatedly to get it going.  I also bought the small little containers to blend up things like salad dressings or baby food.  These units too are finicky.  I have to make the base of the container almost so tight that I cannot undo it in order to get the machine to make it work.  Not being able to put hot or even warm food in for blending in these small containers is also a draw back.  Overall, I absolutely love Vitamix products.  I was just modestly disappointed with the performance of this unit and the small attachment that I bought.  Even so, I will adapt as this machine is way better than your average cheap blender!