content: I bought this blendor about 3 years ago and did not, stupidly, buy 2 as Costco had them on sale for $39.95.It worked so well for us at home that my wife took it to her small restaurant where it worked fine for 6 months when one of our help dropped it on our cement floor and strange as it may seem the base survived but the glass container did not. I just took a chance and ordered a reconditioned???????????? one from Abies************ through Amazon as I do not care if the base works as I only need the glass top part.I am completely baffled by the negative comments as any one with a minimum amount of common sense should know that a 600 watt machine will not do the same work as one with a motor 2-3 times the wattage.I love it for making quick Borscht (Russian beet soup). Just 1 can of beets 1 or more cans of water and 2 tblspn.+- of sugar and blend. I prefer liquidy my wife prefers lumpy. Add a little sour cream and enjoy!Makes great smoothies!