A blender is meant for blending / mixing, and not grinding. Even though I was aware of this, I was keen on something which shall do small-time grinding on rare basis.
Two years back, I looked at the market, and there were very few blenders with grinding attachments. I bought Philips for the brand name.The model comes with two attachments : blender and light grinder.
The real trouble lies with the light grinder attachment. it has awfully lot of loose mechanical components, which make lots of noise. worse, the noise keeps on increasing with use, as the components get more and more loose !
However, let me tell you that the motor is quiet. the blender attachment also is not so quiet, and got worn out after 2 years of use. I have been going behind Philips Service Center since last two months to get the blender attachment replaced. the service too is quite bad, considering that every week I call them up, they promise me to get it ! But no result till now... at least in Bangalore.
So, my suggestion is : do not buy this product. one is not able to use this even for small grinding (bec. of noise it generates). As for blender purpose, there are many other better products in market. Service too is bad, at least in Bangalore.