I expected more for the price. The motor is powerful BUT the base hops around because it is too light, i. e plastic. The narrow base is actually a downfall because when full capacity 2Litres then top does not blend. Have to manually mix it and then blend again with continously pulsing. My standard Russell Hobbs home blender exceeds the heavy duty omniblender in all ways except for the motor. Therefore many areas should be improved to warrant the price.i can leave my Russell Hobbs unattended, the omni blend I have to hold down otherwise will fall off the counter because of its design. I am now actually considering the Nutri Bullet as the price is the same as omni blender, might even be better. I might actually return this item as I am very disappointed.