Can't live without it! – After many months researching blenders, my final decision was either a Vitamix or Optimum 9400. It came down to quality and price - Optimum won. Being a Mum of five children, healthy eating and living is vital. My whole family use the Optimum with ease. From sauces to nut butter's, nut milk's, smoothies, soups, chopping and making my own flours. I love it! I'd be lost without it...