I received this product a few weeks ago and I have made quite a bit of smoothies with it. I love the individual sized cups and the bigger pitcher piece because it fits my family needs perfectly. My husband can make a smoothie to go before work super easy and quick. The drinking lid helps his just take it and go. I lile that it also has a bigger pitcher so I can make the entire family milkshakes or smoothies or whatever else in one easy go. The base is wide so nothing gets clumped and it all gets blended smoothly. It is easy to clean but the blade is hard to come off the bigger pitcher. I think over time it should get easier. I lile that it can all be put into the dishwasher. It is a great quality blender.