In this unit, price-performance ratio fits in any case. I turn it almost daily (for about four weeks) and can so far see no wear. The cleaning is a bit expensive, but I have imagined worse. Especially in this case it should be noted that remain on the plastic areas hardly fruit residues or similar stick. As is often enough rinse with clear water. Ice can also crush quite well. However, one should here rather be careful and the ice gradually zerkleiner. Does not clutter up the entire container at one time with ice. What was a bit unexpected for me, is the volume of the mixer. For very late evening or very early morning hours, the device is probably not usable. At least not if you want to maintain good relations with its neighbors.