I didnt think I needed a blender... I didnt want another counter top appliance... BUT, my daughter made a simple smoothie with ice, vanilla bean powder & milk with a flavored syrup (Torani's) and it was amazing, simple, delicious, light & very customizable. She said she had gotten a 1000W blender and thats all it took, so easy. I had been looking at the Vevor Commercial blender thats 1500W and after that I decided it was definitely worth getting one. So I did, and I love it! Now I find Im using it everyday to make some kind of smoothie/shake for myself or hubby or one of the kids. Its nice because it has a hood cover that cuts down on the noise when blending up ice cubes and within about 30 seconds it make a great drink of your choice. About 5 years ago we went on a cruise to Alaska and the cruise ship bars used this style of blender and made fabulous drinks. I cant wait till summer to make fresh fruit smoothie cocktails too! ~Cheers!