I loved the Magic Bullet when I first got it a few months ago even though the only thing I ever use it for is to occasionally make milkshakes. When I used it last week it made some weird noises and smelled like it was burning. I took it apart to find where the top and bottom meet to make the blades spin it was totally worn out. It probably hadn't been used more than 20 times and is now totally useless. I am very disappointed in the quality of the product.
Very versatile, you can make whipped cream/butter, salsa, batter, mix eggs, make protein shakes, anything you want liquefied. Grind coffee, black pepper. Make purees for yourself/pet if have difficulty eating solid food. Things it won't grind: frozen baby carrots! I tried to blend them with the ice crushing blade and the rubber "legs" underneath the blade lid got sheared right off. I have two bullets-- the original old design and the newer one. Old one accepts the new blades/cup, but the new one doesn't (you can't lock it without using considerable force). Also, it won't make you a chopped salad, it'll make you a salad smoothie. :)
Less than one year of use and the tall and short handle cups break with limited use (travel & tall mugs replaced/ blades replaced. Hand washed all items and air dry......