We have the blender now used about ten times. There are thus prepared smoothies. The performance is absolutely satisfactory. The mixer crushed without problems frozen fruit ect ... Songs began after a short time separation of the upper plastic layer of the supplied ram. Thereby, the overall impression is clouded somewhat in terms of workmanship and material quality. Also leave the rubber feet on our bright countertop dark imprints, every time with great expense must be removed. We will see how the blender beats in the future ...