The container is too wide, so I always have to make bigger batched than I want to. If I just want to make either soup or ice cream for 2 or 3 people it is just not possible. I need to make 6 to 8 portions each time. I bought the Vitamix as there were hints that the Company was dealing with this issue and a new slimmer container was on its way, but that never happened. Very dissappointing.
It feels like it really needs larger blades than what it has. It does a decent job but the 48 oz container seems to give smoother blends with a shorter time than this one. The cover was much better designed in the older containers as a 2 piece cover rather than the new containers that are 3 piece, which make it a bit more of a pain to clean since you have to remove the silicone gasket in the top. This container will also throw much more food on to the upper parts of the container compared to the 48 oz version as well as the older 64 oz version.