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I got this blender as a wedding gift and thought it was great. The first time I used it, the motor died. So, I called the company and they replaced it. I had the 2nd one for about 6 months (used it rarely) and the motor died.

It's great cause it has all of those recipes on there but if you're blending something thicker than oil & flour, the motor dies. I do not recommend purchasing this product.Get more detail about Westinghouse WST2000W Intelliblend Blender, White.

After TWO uses the engine burned out. I could not believe it. was just pureeing some cooked food. i am really irritated and can't even return it because i bought the thing using my visa rewards points. what a waste!Get more detail about Hamilton Beach S2250 Blendmaster Ultra 12-Speed Blender.

This Product looks good but not good for making dosa or idli because i got 2 of them in 18 months both r gone smoking while grinding rice for dosa.1st one came around 8 months then again i bought the same one because i can use the jars and travel cup but this one also came around 10 months. This one is good for who don't cook indian food. I gave 3stars because this one not made for help indian cooking (indian dosa or idle or snacks). This works good crushing ice blending things.
compare to this one i used 12 speed it came around more than 4 yrs grinding batter and all other things.
18 speed one has a glass jar it is heavy to handle, 12 speed one has Styrene jar light weight and easy to handle.
one more bad thing is u need to add more water when u r grinding, if u pour more water it leaks bottom of the jar. Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 56456 Stay-or-Go 18-Speed Blender with Travel Cup, White.

The motor on this blender stinks, basically. I used mine every day for a month and then it broke. Possibly good for the occasional blended drink and that's it. Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 50199R Blendmaster Ultra.

I've always had issues with blenders that I've purchased. They either weren't powerful enough, didn't last long enough, or were a pain to clean. The BlendTec could very well be the best blender I've ever purchased -- at this price, it better be! :)

Folks who look at the BlendTec will quickly identify it as the same blender used by Jamba Juice, Starbucks, and various other beverage shops. There's a reason for this -- it's powerful, reliable, and blends intelligently. I've found that the only difference between the home and commercial models is power consumption, configuration, and warranty. The home models are just as good as the commercial ones, they are just made to operate on a standard 15 amp home circuit.

The Connoisseur model definitely deserves a place of prominence next to your espresso maker, food processor, and bowl mixer just on looks alone. The pre-programmed functions are useful, and more importantly they WORK! I use two modes regularly: soup and smoothie. Both work flawlessly and exactly as advertised. I have never encountered a piece of unblended food matter utilizing these modes, and the computer adjusts the blender's speed on the fly to suit the resistance met inside the jar. It also pulses to ensure food is effectively drawn towards the bottom.

The unit has a single large blade that is NOT knife sharp. I emphasize this point because, if the blender is powerful enough, the blade doesn't need to be sharp. The best blending occurs by smashing, not by cutting. Your food processor cuts with a sharp knife, and no matter how long you process something, it always comes out somewhat grainy. Not so in the BlendTec. If you cream soup, it will be the smoothest, creamiest concoction you've ever made -- and to my astonishment, it is so well emulsified that the liquid will not separate from the solids after sitting in the fridge!

The blending jar is wide enough so you can stick your hand inside and clean it properly, and because the blades aren't little knives, you don't have to worry about cutting yourself to shreds. Someone used his or her brain when they designed this appliance!

The Connoisseur is essentially the Total Home blender with a stainless control panel and the ability to be mounted underneath the counter. It also comes with two jars -- 64 oz. and 96 oz. -- along with an absolutely wonderful cook book that was far more than I had expected. The larger 96 oz. jar is indispensable if you are going to blend decent volumes of soup.

BUY THIS PRODUCT. You will love it!Get more detail about Blendtec A3-31E-FLP Connoisseur In-Counter Blender, Stainless Steel.

I loved it...for 15 months. I took VERY good care of it, but it ended up shredding the plastic bottom and smoking. The warranty is only one year.Get more detail about Back to Basics Smoothie Smoothicino Maker.

Title says it all. Overall it was not a totally bad design, but the outlet on the bottom of the can was hard to clean and when the poor transmission broke, we even didn' bother to get it repaired.Get more detail about Back to Basics SECBLACK 500-Watt 3-Speed Smoothie Elite, Black.

The only complaint I would have for this smoothie maker is it took way too long to come out on the market. This is a great smoothie maker for the price. It chops through ice and frozen fruit like it is butter, never any ice chips. As long as frozen fruit and ice are allowed to sit in the liquid portion for about 20-30 seconds and then blended, there are no problems with chunks or smoothie maker motor failure.Get more detail about Back to Basics SM700 Signature II Smoothie Maker, Black.

Great blender until about a month later when the 'Jar' cracks. Look online and you'll see dozens of people with the same problem. Motor is great, but the plastic container cracks and leaks. Also look online and you'll see that replacement jars are not available. Villaware should be ashamed--especially since the motor is so great. They just don't stand behind their products ... or their customers. Don't waste your money. Get more detail about Villaware Pro Infinity Blender V001-43100.

I bought this blender to bring to work, and of course the cheap price is what attracted me (since I was leaving it there). I make supplement shakes every day for lunch with frozen fruits in it. This blender makes the best shakes BY FAR! I have a $150 Cuisinart blender at home, and even that does not compare to how smooth and fast this blender works. Another nice thing is that the blade is a part of the container which makes it very east to clean. This blender is fantastic!Get more detail about Proctor Silex 58130R 8 Speed Blender with 48oz Jar.

This blender is a piece of junk. Don't waste your money on it. Mine didn't crush ice well, and like the other review states, it stopped working after about 20 usages. The motor died - very cheap quality.Get more detail about Oster 6804 Core 16-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, White.

Every once in awhile I enjoy a protein shake; so every once in awhile I need a dependable blender. That's where the OSTER 14 SPEED BLENDER comes in. Just put in your ingredients, replace the lid, hold on and mix. 'Tis best to use the intermediate speeds; if you go up on the high end speeds the blender tends to get a little. . .agitated.

This Oster oozes convenience. Easy touch push button controls. A scratch-resistant "glass" jar that you can toss in the dishwasher. The 450 watt motor is more than sufficient (who in the world will be trying to blend their ratchet set, for example?). And although I've never attempted to crush ice, this product does have the stainless steel "Ice Crusher" blade. Maybe it would crush a rib eye, but I'm not going to find out (although I've been known to do wackier things).

So Osterize your shakes, your snacks, your fruit blends, your veggie smoothies, your Milk of Magnesia constitutionals, with the OSTER 14 SPEED BLENDER. Being mixed up can taste good.
--D. Mikels, Esq.Get more detail about OSTER 6803/BLENDER/14SP/450W/GLASS JAR/5CUP.

I bought it because of it's nice design and high tech features. I also liked the metal housing, so I bought it. First issue was a leaking jar, received a new one from oster and it leaked too. Bought the glass jar, it worked good until all the plastic tabs on the bottom broke off and the unit thought that the jar was not on top of the blender. Then after a year the cog broke while making ice cream shakes. I have thrown it in the trash and will buy a cheap blender next time. Oster should have gone back to their old roots and built a sturdier machine for what they charge.Get more detail about Oster 6710 In2itive New Tech Blender and Food Processor with LCD Screen, White.

I agree with the other reviewer--it's a great product. I think you're supposed to hand wash the cups, but mine have done fine in the dishwasher. I also bought it for protein shakes and it makes it MUCH easier than using a full blender. The reason I only gave it 3 stars is because mine died after just about 3 months. I think it's because some of the liquid entered the motor unit, which is why I'm not bothering with returning it despite the warranty. I've had some problems with it sealing well after taking the gasket off to clean the blade unit; seems the gasket just didn't fit well after that (and one of the gaskets moved and got cut by the blades while it was operating). But it's hard to clean it well without removing the gasket. Despite that, I'm probably going to buy another one and hope I don't have that problem again because I use this everyday.Get more detail about MaxiMatic EPB1700 Elite Cuisine 15 piece Personal Blender Set.

it's good looking and works great too. it's powerfull and has a great glass jarGet more detail about Krups 34413-42 Power XL 6 Blender, Black.

I had a previous version of this blender for 5-6 years of very light use. I started making protein smoothies with crushed ice and it pooped out shortly thereafter. The blade strips from the drive. Couldn't find a replacement. If this stripping is a feature to prevent burning out the motor then a replacement blade should be readily available. It didn't do an acceptable job of crushing ice anyway. I bought a 50$ Osterizer and it's a little smaller but does ice quickly and well without problems. Plus replacement parts are cheap and readily available.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSB5PK4 Komen Foundation, 5-Speed Blender, Pink.

Now that I own one, I see them being used on the food network cooking shows. I relly like the unit. Blender works great, and does a nice job on ice cubes, frozen fruit. Glass is heavy and dish washer safe. Rubber teeth looks like they will wear down with time.


Important Safety Tip! The unit does not have a safety interface switch, and the unit can operate the blades without the protection of the cannister. This could cause severe injury to young kids or the elderly. So I would not recommend it to be used around young kids. Get more detail about KitchenAid KSB5CR 5-Speed Blender, Black/Chrome.

This blender is just about perfect in every single way! I can put almost anything in it and it comes out with NO lumps. Gawd I LOVE it! It makes everything from smoothies, hot soups, ice cream, salsa, nut butters, etc. It's also VERY easy to clean. In my opinion, blows doors over the vitamix or anything else.Get more detail about K-Tec Champ HP3 Blender White - Identical to the BlendTec Total Blender.

My last two carafes lasted less than 18 months combined. And that is very light use, a couple of smoothies a week at most. I agree the blender works fantastic, but at over $60 each to replace these junky carafes - it's not a great deal.Get more detail about K-Tec Champ HP3 Blender Black - Identical to the BlendTec Total Blender.

I just got off the Breville USA site and....

1. It appears that I can't get a new glass jar to save my life!

2. Also, have you ever solved the leak issue with this blender?

3. Because of the constant leakage, I'm forced to clean the top of the motor often. Because of this, the finish is coming off in three quarter sized places.

Is this scripture describing your blender? Looks pretty outside, but inside it's full of disturbing issues and poor engineering?

Matt 23:27 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.
(NKJV)
Get more detail about Ikon Die-Cast Blender.

When I first pulled this out of my old dorm room supplies I was enthusiastic. It has a very nice, clean design. However, I was sorely disappointed when I tried to use it to make smothies with ice. It is VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO CHOP ICE (it doesn't suck the ice to the bottom well). Go for something else. This model is inadequate. I'm looking for a new machine.Get more detail about Hamilton Beach E52210 Professional 2-Speed Stainless Steel Blender.

I've seen one of these babies in action....and it certainly is a powerful beast. But $700+? Seriously, you'd be better off with a Blendtec or a Vita-Mix. Save yourself a few hundred bucks, and get a more powerful blender with a better warranty!Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 990 Commercial Food Blender, Silver.

I purchased this blender off of Amazon because of the good reviews it received, which I can usually rely on, but not so much this time.

I bought it mainly to make baby food, but also wanted it for smoothies and iced coffee drinks as well. I've only made baby food in it as of today. I had to add a LOT of water for the blender to "puree" the apple pieces. ("Puree" is in quotes because it didn't exactly puree the apples, just chopped them up finely) Because of all the water I had to add to get the blender to work, I then had to strain the excess off, which isn't a HUGE problem, but I'm a work at home mom, I don't have lots of free time. ALSO, when the blender was running, it smelt like burnt plastic. Which is why I haven't tried making anything in it with ice yet. I mean, if it smells like burnt plastic when it's "puree"-ing something soft, like apples, how is it supposed to crush ice??

I gave this blender 3 stars, because it works ok for softer things, but the smell of burning plastic makes me a bit apprehensive about it's quality and how long it'll last. In heindsight, I wish I had bought a different brand.

**I have to edit this review, because this blender just broke. I used it less than a half dozen times, and the rubber rings at the bottom just fell apart and now it leaks all over the place. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more and get something that won't quit after less than a dozen uses!**Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 54158 14-Speed Blender with 56-Ounce Jar and SureRest Base, Black.

I can agree with Lilikoi 100%. I encounter the same problem with this machine. I, too, have to put water in it first to see if it will leak. If it does, you have to screw it on so tight that it takes so much strength to remove it that I am afraid it will break in my hands (and yes, it is a large and cumbersom base). I, too, wrote to HB from their website and they sent me a new gasket, which didn't help. Then when I called and told them that the new gasket didn't help stop the leak (and I mean BIG leaks), they sent me a new base with blades, which also didn't work. HB's Help Desk does answer the phone, and I'm sure that they try, but the fact still remains that I also am stuck, like Lilikoi, with this waste of my money HB blender with no recourse.
MY ONLY RECOURSE was that I BOUGHT A KITCHEAID BLENDER THAT HASN'T LEAKED YET, comes apart with a quick about quarter turn, and doesn't make my smoothies bounce off the lid (also causing mishaps).
>>>> DON'T BUY HAMILTON BEACH BLENDERS ! ! ! <<<Hamilton Beach 52645 Wave Power Plus 12 Speed Blender.

Hamilton Beach is the number one brand in blenders and this wiz at whirring is a good reason why. Easy on the eyes and on kitchen counter top clutter it has an easy cord wrap for tidy storage. Bound to be a favorite of Sunday-only cooks and gourmet chefs it has an extremely powerful motor that makes quick work of vegetables and breaks ice in a jif. With its regulated 12 speeds we can blend to our preferences. A streamlined and commodious plastic jar is a plus size - holding 56 full ounces, so this blender accommodates family-size fixings or treats for a crowd. And those aren't all the pluses: a 2 oz. measuring filler-cap makes adding ingredients a breeze; easy to clean buttons and base keep it sparkling, and a "SureRest" jar base keeps it from tipping. This blender is not only a wizard but a workhorse, too.Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 52150 12-Speed BlendMaster Ultra Blender, White.

I didn't buy this blender through Amazon, but through a retail store. It works fine for me. I don't use ice in my smoothies so I can't address that problem. But making smoothies either in the travel cup or the main blender poses no problems with chunks left over. I use milk, protein powder and frozen fruit, usually berries, strawberries, and/or bananas. It has worked great for me and the travel cup is so convenient. I'm thinking about ordering another travel cup.Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 50256WV Wave-Action Blender.

I thought this would be a decent blender at a reasonable price--after all, Farberware is a good name in kitchenware. But this blender has leaked right from the get-go. Something about the O-ring at the bottom isn't right, and liquid leaks out all over the base. What does stay in the pitcher is well-blended, but I've had messes all over the counter after using this blender. Definitely would recommend something else instead.Get more detail about Farberware 10 Speed Blender.

After having an Oster at my Mom's house, I decided to buy this one.
This is not my mom's Oster! I tried making smoothies(Ice,Milk and Fruit)
The blades would just spin and I would have to take jar off and shake ingredients for them to blend. I had to do this 4-5 times each time I made a smoothie. I'm now searching for another blender and have heard the 4000 series(beehive) is better so I will try that and leave a review of it.Get more detail about Electric Blender, 14 Speed.

Paid about £40 for this blender and been trying to live with it for the past couple of years. As the other owners have stated it is difficult to clean, I don't even take the blades out because it's too much of a hassle.

Then I started getting other problems:
First the handle came off - a bit of strong glue and a lot of patience got this back working again.
Then motor speed 3 stopped working randomly. I contacted customer service who were only too quick to point out I was no longer in warranty. Investigated cost of repair and it was going to be the same as a new blender! Therefore lived with 3 not working.
Then motor speed 2 stopped working.
Now none of the speeds work properly, it's like the switch isn't making proper contact. Today was the last straw and the morning shakes are no more. Smoke started coming out and it completely stank out my whole kitchen for an hour with the smell of burning electrical components.

Had a quick look inside the motor area and it's of such bad design there is no way I was spending hours looking to see where the route of the problem is.

It's going in the bin and it's good riddance because Delonghi will no longer have my custom!

The lowdown: AVOID.Get more detail about DeLonghi Metropolis DBM8150 Blender.

Looks and feels cheap. The jar wiggles around in the base. Despite the cost of restocking I returned it.Get more detail about DeLonghi DBL740 Blender.

Love the blender.. easy to use, adn works wonderfuly. I would recommend this blend.....
Get more detail about Cuisinart SPB-7BC SmartPower 7-Speed Electronic Blender.

When I received my built in bar cabinet, this was my first addition. It has the power and stamina to mix the margaritas and daqueries so popular during hot weather. It will crush ice quickly and make a smooth drink. The motor and blades can handle this tough task with ease.Get more detail about Commercial Bar Blender 48 oz..

I have had various Braun blenders in the past and am looking for a 220 volt Braun as I move overseas. Unfortunately, this listing gives no information except 600 watts and the price. Surely the seller doesn't expect people to buy an unknown product at this price!Get more detail about Braun Hand Blender 600 Watt Variable Speed.

I used the Slush Ease for only one day, actually only one batch of slushies and then it broke. You have to change the ice in the metal canister with each fill. If you have a lot of kids you will have to make several batches of slushies and it can get messy. On the second batch the gears stuck and it wouldn't turn. I also noticed that there was a crack in the plastic tank. I wouldn't recommend this product, even though the first batch of slushies were fun. Get more detail about Bond Helman Slush Ease Home Slushie Maker.

As a bartender for three years I should have known that well blended drinks have to be blended with a high rate of rpm. Using a kitchen counter top blender of 400 watts are better will spin the blending blades at rpms of 20,000 or more. Not even on of the highest volt drills you find a Home Depot, 24-volt, can spin the blending blades past 1,800 rpm. I love the idea of the boat blender, but in actuality it does not work. Yesterday, thursday, I used the boat blender on a tiki bar I just built at my fraternity house. Everyone was excited to see the new invention in action. It didn't and we all laughed at the product. Get more detail about Boat Blender BB-001 The Boat Blender.

We've had our smoothie maker for about a month, now, and love the smoothies we make with this product! Since its arrival, smoothies have replaced a lot of meals in our house!

Most of our smoothies, however, are too thick to come through the spigot, even with the low-speed dispensing button depressed. Also, the spigot is too low for many cups. We just remove the stir-stick and lid, and pour the smoothies into cups. In our house, licking the stick is fun reserved only for the smoothie chef!

You really don't have to run the machine very long for the smoothie to be accomplished, even with ice and frozen fruit. We noticed that if you happen to leave the machine running while you make a quick trip to the fridge for something, it starts to smell hot. It's finished with whatever you ask of it before it starts smelling hot, though. This machine makes quick business of anything you put in it -- I have a $200 professional blender that can't hold a candle to this little gem!

I wish they had given us a small lid to put over the stick-hole, though. The machine seems to do a fine job regardless of whether or not you use the stick. In fact, after you fill the container full of frozen fruit, you have to struggle to get the stick in all the way. Without the stick to close the opening at the top, you need to hold your hand over the hole when you first start it up -- you get the picture....

The unit is easy to clean by putting a little soap and water in it and giving it a few pulses. I don't disassemble the container each time I use it -- only when I see "gunk" starting to accumulate around the gasket. YES, MINE HAS A GASKET!! I don't know if my model is new and improved, but, unlike other reviewers' smoothie makers, my unit has a ring gasket. Read the directions before trying to detach the blade from the container for the first time, as it isn't obvious how it comes apart. Can't speak to durability or longevity, yet, but for however long it lasts, we see this gadget as one of our favorites in the kitchen!

We have found an easy smoothie "formula" for two servings: 1/2 of a 16oz bag of frozen fruit OR 2-3 frozen bananas (very ripe), 2 containers of yogurt to compliment flavor of fruit, 2 cups liquid (milk or appropriate juice or combination of both). About 1 tsp of sugar-free Kool-Aid or Jello will enhance flavor -- use the same flavor as the fruit.

If you add the liquid ingredients first, you don't need a measuring cup, as the smoothie maker has measurements on the side of the container. Our favorite concoction is 8 ounces frozen pineapple, 2 containers low-fat pina collada yogurt, 2 cups V-8 Pineapple Smoothie juice (OR 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 cup milk), and 2T canned coconut milk. YUM!!
Get more detail about Back to Basics Smoothie Plus 600 Smoothie Maker - SPL6BRUSHED.

Nothing real fancy about this blender just powerful and well made. I use it to blend up ice and frozen fruit. Blends it with no problem. I also like the spout.Get more detail about Back to Back 5500 Blender Solution 3in1.

I have only had this blender now for a year and the polycarbonate carafe has been cracked for over half the time I owned it. Very disappointing. I bought this item from Williams Sonoma and they will take it back however, because they no longer sell this item in the store they are only willing to give me the last known price in the store which of course was on sale. It was a good blender however, my vitamix blows this blender away and cannot compete.Get more detail about VillaWare v00143100 Infinity Blender 67-oz..

Great mixer.
Powerfull and elegant.
Own it for couple of years and use it offten.
Never had any problems with it.
Recomend.Get more detail about Oster 6802 Core 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, White.

The problem with this machine is the design-using plastic parts to drive plastic parts.
Here's a shocker...plastic breaks! I'm not sure who came up with this design, but they should turn in their engineering badge. I'm now shopping for a new blender with metal parts. Thanks Viking. The real Vikings would be ashamed to be associated with something so weak!Get more detail about Viking Range Black Blender.

I was very excited to get the Margarator as my friend has one and loves it. Unfortunately I used it only 3 times and it broke. The gear that turns the blade is made of plastic and has already been shaved down. Also a couple of the screws fell out and needed to be replaced. I have fixed it but it will probably only last for only a couple of more uses. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
UPDATE (Jan. 10,2008) I tried to use the Margarator over the holidays and it was completely broken, it wouldn't even start. I have never been more disappointed in a product.
Get more detail about Nostalgia MSB-570 Margarator 1-Gallon Margarita/Smoothie Processor.

We purchased a "Smoothie Pro 600" for our teenage daughter approximately 5 years ago for around $50.

As she is the smoothie queen, she uses it almost daily. I'm sure she's made well over 1000+ smoothies with it. This product just keeps churning and churning and churning. No leaks, no jams, no problems!

Today I finally had to order a new blade assembly and gasket which will be delivered in 5 days. Cost of parts...a whopping $9, amount of time to find parts, less than 2 minutes.

For all of you folks who claim that the Smoothie Pro 600 is riddled with issues, keep in mind that this is not a $200 model and maybe you should just RTFM and do a little maintenance every now and then.

Or, you could just have your kid make your smoothies!

So why no 5 star rating? I will concede that it is not the quietest unit on the market, hence the 4 stars. Otherwise, this smoothie maker is a REAL WORKHORSE. Get more detail about Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 600.

I bought this because a similar blender by Kalorik was highly rated by Cook's Illustrated.
With my first blender, the electronic controls seemed to work o.k., but after the second use I noticed a crack in the white plastic that holds the blades.
I sent it back and received a replacement one, and with this one the controls didn't work and the white plastic cracked again after the second use.
I had followed all of the instructions (except the ones that did not apply to my blender), and did not put anything very hot in the blender. I had to be able to plunge my finger into it for 5 seconds before I put it in the blender.
Another problem is that the base is wide at the bottom, so this is not good for small batches, such as an 8-12 oz. milkshake.
The instructions don't make any sense and contradict themselves.
The blender base looks cheap and has a flashing "pilot light" that is on whenever the base is plugged in. The instructions say to unplug the blender between uses, which you will want to do to stop the flashing light.
They also say not to ever disassemble the blades from the jar, which means that you won't be able to clean it adequately if you follow the instructions. Chances are that you won't keep it long enough to clean it carefully.

The two good things about the blender are the sturdy, but heavy, glass jar and the fact that it does a good job of pureeing cooked vegetables, including whole cooked tomatoes from my garden. There were some seed fragments left, but it did a pretty good job.

So, if you want a one-speed blender that holds a lot, works pretty well, and don't mind that the electronics don't work right, the manual makes no sense, and parts are made from cheap plastic that cracks easily, then this is the blender for you!

I wish I'd bought something else and saved my time and energy.Get more detail about Kalorik BL-17949 500-Watt 5-Speed Countertop Blender with 60-Ounce Glass Jar, Chrome.

I purchased this blender to replace my 8 year old blender that popped a hole while crushing ice. My primary purpose for using this is to crush ice and make blended coffees. My husband didn't want me to spend too much money so after looking at this model in the store, I purchased it. Upon first use, it leaked through the bottom. I found I didn't have the base tightened all the way--something that wasn't mentioned at all in the book that came with--and after tightening, it still seemed to leak. I thought that perhaps liquid had been trapped and hoped that tightening the base would fix the problem. Alas, the second time I used it, it leaked again. I mentioned it to my husband and asked him to tighten the base, which he obligingly did. The third time, I decided to just put water in it to see if it still leaks, which it does. The only positive is my husband witnessed this firsthand and has given me the go ahead to purchase a more expensive and hopefully higher quality, better built blender. Unless this undergoes a redesign to fix the leaking problem, I say stay away! Get more detail about Oster 6820-022 Core 12-Speed Blender with Plastic Jar, Brushed Nickel.

I have puchased two smoothie makers made by Back to Basics. This machine beats them in all ways.
The previous smoothie makers had dispensers that filled the glass verrry slowly and just created cleaning problems. We found it easier to just pour the smoothies, but the blending jars weren't design for efficient pouring and generally made a mess. When the blending jar from my second machine was dropped and the spout broke off, I got on line to order a replacement jar. The jar alone was almost as much as a new machine. While searching for a new machine, I decided to try this one. It works great for smoothies. The fruit and ice were blended faster and smoother in this machine than in any of the other smoothie makers and blenders I've used. It also has a glass blending jar, which is easy to clean. The pouring spout is well designed and pours without any mess. The lid has a really tight seal. The base is made of a highier quality material than the other Back to Basic machines I've owned. Love the machine. Get more detail about Back to Basics IMB1000 Ice Master 1000.

I wish I could recommend this made in the USA product but we don't always make long lasting products. This blender does perform great as long as you don't break any of the parts. OK, there really is only one part to break, the blade. I've broken it twice in the two years that I've owned it. Once by accidentally dropping it on my stone tile floor, the other time by just using it. That's right, it's supposed to crush ice easily, but I've never tested it with ice, just frozen fruit in very moderate quantities. The plastic holder for the blade still gave up. I'm going to get something more sturdy this time. The engine started giving off too much burning odor anyway and that just for making smoothies twice a week. Not good.Get more detail about VIKING VBLG01 Professional Blender - White.

This blender is great for making smoothies. Works really well on frozen strawberries and the travel cup is very convenient.Get more detail about Hamilton Beach 50639R Stay or Go 10-Speed Blender, Black.

Mix N' Blend IIBlendTec Mix n' Blend II Mixer/Blender - K-tec Mixer / Blender Combo

I LOVE THIS MACHINE!
I make alot of bread and bread products and I have had no mixer that compares to this one. This machine is loud (it is a big job machine) but wow, does it get the job done. An "Auto Knead" feature...what a great idea...

I've had many, many different stand mixers and this one is top of the line and my favorite. This mixer does it all and it's light weight compared to others. This machine takes up very little counter space compared to other machines in its class.
I'm in Love...

Thank you BlendTec for making a stand mixer that does far more than what it claims and is worth the investment!

This is the stand mixer we've all been searching for...
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My wife and I noticed on first use that the motor emitted an electric-ozone smell. It might be oil in the motor windings left over from the manufacturing process, but if it's ozone from arcing brushes, it wouldn't bode well for long life under heavy use. We don't use a blender very often, so the smell hasn't gone away yet after several uses. My wife later called me for help to remove the cutter for cleaning. It just refused to come out. The manual says to insert the provided removal tool into the cutter base and turn clockwise to release it. Look out, you have the potential for a carpal-tunnel injury and potential unit breakage here, because the user's manual has it backwards: If you instead turn it counter-clockwise as would be most logical (looking down at the bottom of the inverted bowl) it will release with just about the amount of resistance you'd expect. While blenders in general are dangerous if misused, I also get bad vibes from a warning in the manual saying that if the switch is not first set to , the unit will start up as soon as you insert the bowl into the base. That big toggle switch up front looks pretty easy to accidentally bump to the position, so watch it. Other than that, it functions OK and styling is nice, matching well with our other SS appliances. Get more detail about Dr. Weil 9803 The Healthy Kitchen 48-Ounce 2-Speed Blender with Glass Jar.

I ordered this West Bend Blender after discovering that I had moved to an area that didn't have one of those famous coffee franchises within 25 miles of my house...and my need for a mocha frappachino became unbearable.

At first I was worried that the motor couldn't bear up to crushing the ice that's needed, but ..so far...I've had no problem whatsoever.

A good product at a good price.Get more detail about West Bend 6550 50-Ounce Blender, Black and Stainless.