I got this last week and just the aesthetic alone instills confidence.  The metallic finish looks awesome and very clean.  The pitcher is HUGE and can easily make 4 adult meal shakes.  I also love the 5 speed settings.  One thing I've found is starting at the fastest speed keeps food from getting down to the bottom due to the force but starting on the slow speed and slowly upping the speed is how it's designed to be used.  The horse power is enough for even the most frozen fruits and veggies.