I bought this 6 wks ago and use it a lot. Sometimes though when I use it in the smoothie mode it sounds like it's dying then it stoos working. I have to switch to another mide then go back. So weird. I thought it was breaking. So I have to be careful.
I have been wanting a blend tech for quite a while. I was fortunate enough to hear the demo from a blend tech represenitive. She showed how to care for it and included some unusual ingredients in the smoothie and ice cream. She also explained how we could make flours out of almonds, rice etc. she even explained how I could make almond milk! I then turned the table and asked what she did with the leftover ground almonds! I've gotten rave reviews on the Mojito and the easy salsa, both are excellent.
I got the Blendtec as a gift and the blade got sticky. I received a replacement under the warranty so quickly! I could not believe how painless this process was.
Reasons I bought this: smoothies, soups, froth milk. I LOVE this machine. Simple steps, ideas, and the best part is the simple clean up. I just leave it in my counter, I use it so much!
I got my blendtec for Mother's Day. I've had to get used to the loudness of the blender but think the performance out weighs the loudness of the blender. I have not yet mastered the ice cream recipes.