I got this as a wedding present and boy do I owe my guest! I LOVE this sturdy blender. I made margaritas with a lot of ice and it made the perfect batch. The blades are nice and thick and the blade turner on the actual dock is nice and thick/sturdy too. It's totally built to last, and it's so cute in pink! It pours very well and it holds a lot of whatever you want to put into it. It's not a quiet appliance... but duh! it's a blender. It's great!