KitchenAid KSB560 5-Speed Blender

this belender has alot of power, but the pitcher is plastic and cracked the very first time I used it to crush ice. After three uses, the pitcher started leaking and now I have to buy a new pitcher, assuming I can even buy just that part. If not I have to buy a new blender. For $80 this product is probably a complete loss. Do not buy this product.

This is got be the best blender I have ever used. So easy to clean
it's a dream. No yucky rubber gasket to deal with. No taking the pitcher apart. Just put a little water in it put the lid on and shake it. Then just let it air dry. I don't have to deal with wanting to use the blender only to realize the pitcher is still in the dishwasher with all the other dirty dishes.
This is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. With out a doubt the best kitchen purchase I made in a long time.

This is my second one of this type of blender! I use this blender 2 to 3 times a day! The blender itself has never given me any problems and I have been using it over a year. The reason I bought a second one was because the jar was cracking at the base from the torque of the motor, due to overuse I guess. Overall I definitely recommend this blender to anyone looking for a strong durable blender!

Should have bought this a long time ago. Very strong motor, yet unusually quiet.
Easy to clean and looks elegant just setting on the kitchen cabinet.
Roger