My wife's been ill for some time and stopped eating solid food 4 months ago. It looked like I was going to loose her. With the doctors insistance that she consume 2000 calories per day, I bought the S-30. Using the enclosed recipe book I went to work creating healthy drinks that she could manage and not fight me. I've been making 3 - 4 health smoothies per day for the last 3 1/2 months. Her doctors were amazed at her recovery. She consumes some solid food again, but insists on a breakfast smoothy and a vegtable smoothy for lunch. Our friends have marveled at her recovery and have come over to taste my creations. They were sold and each purchased a machine.

This is my 2nd Vitamix. I decided to replace the one we had for about 6 years or longer. This is smaller, which is a perfect size and I love the fact that it has a 'spare' cup and the blades come away which makes it easy for cleaning and also purchasing other jugs if required. My 'but' in the title relates to the lid for the jug. The lid is top heavy and gets very slippery. It twists around as I am removing it, making it sit upside down on the jug. It can also get messy and splash the smoothie everywhere. This doesn't happen with the older model. I am not sure if it is as fast as the older, larger one either. However, I do prefer the new one for the reasons stated. I still have the original model hidden in the cupboard as my husband is resistant to change!

My First purchase ever..and it exceeded my expectations. Great for on the go and easy to use and easy to clean up. Perfect for two people drinks or single use. Great Product!!