I have an old Krups that works just fine.
Do you have a link to the model, or perhaps the updated version of the model? I'd at least be curious to read up on it...
I couldn't easily find the model on krups' site- it must be long gone.
Here's a site that has some simple reviews, the "Krups 243-70 Power X Plus Combi Blender" is included (about half-way down the page).
It's nothing special, but it does the job, parts are easy to find for the washable bits, and the carafe is glass.
http://www.housewarereviews.com/Kitchen/Appliance/Blender/Blender_9.html