Useful for everyday making smoothies and baby food. Went back and forth on spending this much on a blender but it is worth it and you get what you pay for. I’m very happy with my blender.

I would like to address the people who will read the review from the person who said that Vitamix has "overpromised and undersold". That is absolutely INCORRECT!! I have had my original Vitamix since the1990's and other then replacing the blades once in the original pitcher, have had no issues. The motor has never quit and I use it every day. My Vitamix is at least 25 years old and the motor is as strong and powerful as the day I bought it. It simply does not quit. I think it will puree a brick though I've never tried. I bought it when I was diagnosed with cancer and it helped me to change my lifestyle of eating habits and beat cancer. I eat a whole food diet and use it every day for either smoothies, sauces, dips, dressings, nut butters, nut milk, nut cheeses, you name it. I would never be without my Vitamix. It is by far the best tool in my kitchen!! No other blender even comes close to the Vitamix's power, durability and ability to transform food! For anyone who is contemplating buying one but is shy due to the price, BUY IT. You won't regret it! It will last you your lifetime!

I would give it 4.5 stars. It is super powerful. A little frightening how powerful it is compared to the junk blenders we've used in the past. The only reason it is not 5 stars is that it isn't dishwasher safe. That's fine but I made the mistake of using a typical sponge with an abrasive side to clean some bits that didn't get cleaned by the recommended process. I ended up scratching up the inside of the container. It made it a bit cloudy to look through. I wish the instructions would have cautioned against the use of abrasives for cleaning. Other than that, we are very happy with the unit. I would recommend this unit, just be careful cleaning it.