Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have had this model for 3 weeks now. I had problems a few times with the rubber coming loose after removing the blade housing. I read Eric's review and decided to start using the the blade removing tool each time to open the blade housing. I must have used this nutribullet 20 times since i began using the the blade removing tool and have not had an issue with the rubber becoming loose since. Perhaps more emphasis should have been made on the instructions that the blade removing tool should be used every time. Those instructions should have been on page 1 instead of 11. As far as this machine goes. It is a loud beast that pulverizes just about anything in its path. I mostly use frozen fruits to make smoothies and whey powder milk shakes. I have also included almonds, carrots, spinach and dried cranberries. When mixed in with fruits, i can't even taste the spinach or carrots. I also suspect this machine would make some excellent frozen margaritas.I have yet to make soups with it but the way it pulverizes frozen fruits, ice and fresh vegetables, i am confident that the soups will come out just fine.