We received one as a wedding present (off our registry)and couldn't be happier. I've made dacquiris, pesto,and plenty of other things in it--and it's much betterthan the cheap blenders I'd owned before. As an addedbonus, when I lost the blade assembly (took it on vacationto make "boat drinks" and lost one piece) I sent ane-mail to KitchenAid about purchasing a replacement andthey sent me one gratis. Thanks KitchenAid!