My biggest draw back on this blender is that it does not have an on-off switch. You have to get everything all set and then you plug it in and then it blends. I just don't like that idea. Also, the first time I tried it, I have everything tightened down and when I plugged it in, it started blending but it was leaking around the base of it. I immediately un plugged and looked it over. It seemed tight but I took it all apart and then tightened it again, and this time when I ran it, it didn't leak. So I guess that leakage might have been my fault but I did have it tight but apparently not tight enough. I did like how the blender pitcher could be used as the "to-go" mug using the included flip top lid that screws onto the pitcher base. The storage base with attachment holders is a nice feature. For me, I just can't get over that it does not have an on-off switch and I am not sure how well the gasket will hold up to keep it sealed when tightened. If plugging it in to start the blender is OK for you, then you just might like this blender with the "to-go" traveling mug.
