I was expecting a higher build quality as in materials used. The Fiji is the top of the line single pitcher margaritaville and costs a pretty penny. it's not a quick and easy get out the blender type of machine. If you've got the space and can find an easily accessible home, it's a great addition. Don't have to worry about getting the last of the ice out after a party, let it melt into the container. Well, these guys are smart and put a water drain and container to catch the runoff built into the back of the blender. And you will be wondering what happens to the water from the ice up top as it melt s. Nothing happens with it off and remembering other blenders have to have the jar seated properly before it will run, I tried to 'lock' it down and fiddle with everything else until I found the switch.
The on-off button is a little hard to find. Easy idea - shave the ice in the machine, spoon out into cups and use unfrozen push-up type freezer pops to flavor. Also, we figured out that we can now make sno-cones for the kids. But its a lot of fun and delivers on the promise - great frozen drinks.
Make no mistake, it's big and tall and will not fit under standard counter top/cabinet configurations.
