Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I NEVER write product reviews unless a product just really "blows my skirt up". I researched this product along with all of the other Ninja products as well as other high-end blenders before finally settling on this blender. I watched countless review, how to, demo's and infomercial videos before finally making up my mind on this product. I just received it yesterday and have used it several times already. For starters unboxing - or unveiling as I like to call it - is something magical as it comes with many different attachments. (Use Caution when handing the blades - SUPER SUPER SHARP!) The 72 oz. blender which I thought would be really huge but after all its about normal size compared to other blenders of its caliber. The larger processor bowl, the smaller processor bowl that fits inside the larger one and then the 2 smoothie cups that come with their own blending blade. Upon sitting the blender base on the counter you could tell this product was one to be marveled. The base is really sturdy and I was afraid that the locking rubber feet on it would not grip our counter tops as they have a slight texture to them but it gripped them just perfect and with the base locked to the counter top you cannot pull the blender off or tip it over. OK. So the first thing my wife made was hummus and she used the smaller processor bowl. The hummus came out really creamy and more blended than what we were used to in our small mini chopper that's manufacturer name rhymes with Cuisinart. The second thing I had to try was what we all see on the infomercials - crushed ice. I filled the blender up 1/2 way with cubed ice and turned it on. Yes, it was loud but what do you expect? You ARE crushing ice - not massaging it. The ice literally turned in to a fine fine powder like snow. After seeing this I had to have more. So after dinner I made some sorbet/ice cream in it (using the 72 oz container) with frozen strawberries, soy milk, some sugar and agave. It turned out so thick and creamy it was unbelievable. This morning I used the smoothie attachment to make my usual morning smoothie. WOW! This thing.....WOW! My old blender I had to blend my smoothie for about 2 minutes to get it to chewing consistency. The Ninja Mega had my smoothie liquified in less than 20 seconds. For your comparison my smoothie ingredients are: soy milk, fresh spinach, 1 green apple, 14 almonds, chunky peanut butter, cinnamon, chia seeds. All of these were so finely liquified that the only way I knew almonds of chia seeds were in it was from the flecks you could see. This blender is such a great and easy to use product. My grandmother could use it - but the sound and power of the 2 HP motor would probably scare her in to cardiac arrest. So far I'm really liking this blender and cannot wait to use it again. It's such a travesty that I had to come to work today and that it's not the weekend. Pros: -Easy cleanup -Sturdy construction and feel -Super sharp blades....SUPER! -Safety mechanisms that prevent the machine from running if the lid is not on properly -locking suction cups to latch to your work surface, and easy unlocking. (Flip a level) Cons: -It does feel just a slight on the bulky side (What do you expect - this IS the professional edition, not your average college margarita maker) -The buttons feel cheap and like overtime pressing them may wear the plastic off them (Time will tell)