HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
After reading countless reviews and configuring price points between the ninja, Blendtec and Vitamix, I settled on this. Although it's not an industrial strength Vitamix, it is like its cousin. I get juices from whole vegetables and fruits, hot soups, and smoothies (same as Vitamix), but at less than half the cost! Each thing I make has a great consistency! I am so glad I did not spend $*** on a Vitamix. Along with the 7 year warranty and the excellent yield from this product, I will never go back to a regular blender.
I recommend finding what works for your budget and watching YouTube videos for comparisons.