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OSTER FUSION BLENDER

List Price: $109.99 By: Oster - Model: BRLY07-Z00-000 Amazon Marketplace: 4 new & used starting at $75.37

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The pre-programmed settings on this brand new blender offer consistent blending and one-touch operation. The powerful 600 watt motor is ideal for crushing ice and ingredients, so you can sip on a frosty frozen drink or experiment with new dips! The six cup glass jar is excellent for mincing, chopping and more with a reversible chopper blade. Precise blending and control with low and high pulse options, low, medium and high manual settings to create a variety of food and drinks. Features: Triple Tech Technology; Pre-programmed Settings offer consistent blending and one-touch operation; Excellent for mincing, chopping and more with a reversible chopper blade; Chopping and mixing in the same container with convenient large six cup capacity glass jar; Low,medium, high settings; Reversible motor moves forward & backward; Exclusive All-Metal Drive system for extra durability; Soft touch controls are easy to use; Brushed stainless side panels are easy to clean; Powerful 600 watt motor is ideal for crushing ice; Large 6 cup capacity glass jar; Precise blending and control with low and high pulse options; 6 Point Star Blade is ideal for chopping food & crushing ice.

Kalorik BL-24691 Aqua Line 500-Watt Stainless-Steel 2-Speed Blender with 50-Ounce Glass Jar

Amazon Price: $71.21 List Price: $89.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Kalorik - Model: BL-24691 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $69.95

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Features:

• 500-watt countertop blender with polished stainless-steel base
• 2 speed settings, plus pulse that can be used to crush ice
• 50-ounce calibrated glass jar; unique jar safety interlock
• Durable blades thoroughly blend ingredients; easy to clean
• Measures 8 by 6 by 15 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Editorial Review:

With a certain simplicity in its style, this modernistic blender is always in the mix. The elegant stainless steel base and decorative glass switch frame contain a powerful motor, equipped to blend at two speeds, pulse or even crush ice. One-year warranty. Model BL-24691.

Back to Basics Blender Solution - 5500

List Price: $49.99 By: Back to Basics - Model: 5500 Amazon Marketplace: 5 new & used starting at $49.99

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Features:

• Back to Back 5500 Blender Solution 3in1
• BACK TO BASICS PRODUCTS

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

great blender for a great price 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Blender works like a charm. I don't know what the other reviewer was experiencing. This thing has worked well from day 1.
Had a more expensive (almost 2X as much) blender from kitchenaid...which I like to refer to as "garbage".
This one is far supperior.
It does not have a computer motherboard that can conk out. Has 3 simple dial settings and easy buttons.
Crushes ice and frozen fruit and makes slushies as well as blends well and THEN it has a food processor on top of that!
All that for around $50 is gold in my book.
Have purchased many things from back to basics and never had a problem.

Editorial Review:

This 3-in-1 unit combines all of the functions of an upscale household blender with the added bonus of an easy-to-use Smoothie Maker attachment and a handy food processor attachment. Triple your blender's usefulness! 500-watt motor with 3 speeds and pulse Brushed stainless steel base and 56 oz glass goblet One-of-a-kind smoothie blade & smoothie dispenser attachment plus smoothie stir stick 4-cup capacity plastic food processor bowl and stainless steel chopping blade handles tough chopping/processing jobs with just the touch of a button No Additional Warranties are available for this item. For additional information please check item features. No additional colors are available for this item. For additional information please check item features.

Hamilton Beach 50266 Stay or Go 10-Speed Blender, Black

Amazon Price: $47.44 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Hamilton Beach - Model: 50266

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Features:

• Revolutionary Wave-Action system continuously pulls mixture down into blades for smooth results every time
• Versatile travel cup
• 450 Watts peak power
• 48-Ounce glass jar

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Back to Basics SR1000 AutoServe Smoothie Maker

Amazon Price: $29.99 List Price: $47.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Back to Basics - Model: SR1000 Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $21.97

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Features:

• Auto-powered dispensing allows consumers to serve smoothies and other thick drinks easily
• Durable 430-watt/600-watt pulse-power motor provides maximum power for ice-crushing and smoothie-making
• Simple 2-speed and pulse operation provides precise control
• 56-ounce container capacity makes seven 8-ounce smoothies
• Stir stick forces ice and frozen ingredients into the blades for fast, uniform crushing

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Didn't work for me... 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I returned if after using it twice. For single serving protein drinks, I couldn't even get it to blend the powder well or crush the ice cubes. Maybe it works better for larger quantities. The "dispenser" was a joke; it took forever. On top of it all, it was a pain to clean. I returned it and picked up the Bella Cucina Rocket blender which is designed for one serving. Works MUCH better and is a breeze to clean.

Great blender/smoothie maker! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I'm really impressed with this machine. I made a fruit smoothie (about 2 adult servings) first, and what I noticed first is how powerful the motor is! It ground up ice very nicely and mixed my fruitful drink into a frothy treat. The dispenser works very well, until you get to the very bottom of the batch. Then it flows slowly and you have to pour the rest out (which was probably about a half cup or so.) I'm glad I purchased this smoothie maker and would recommend it!

Editorial Review:

The AutoServe Smoothie Maker with convenient auto-powered dispensing allows consumers to make and serve smoothies and other thick beverages quickly and easily. By simply pressing a glass against the dispensing button, the motor runs at low speed and dispenses smoothies and other thick beverages with professional results. A powerful motor, funnel-shaped container, specially-designed blades and stir stick work together to crush ice with smooth, uniform results. Easy smoothie measuring marks on the mixing container keeps smoothie-making simple.

Helman Group MSB-585 Margarator 1-Gallon Margarita-Making Machine

Amazon Price: $94.64 List Price: $99.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: The Helman Group - Model: MSB-585 Amazon Marketplace: 18 new & used starting at $76.77

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Features:

• 85-watt margarita maker with ice grinding/shaving motor
• Front-mounted serving spout for easy dispensing
• Insulated container holds up to 128 ounces; carrying handle
• AC/DC power capabilities; car plug and power cord included
• Measures 10 by 10-1/2 by 19-2/7 inches; 90-day warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Cool name - over-hyped product 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Summary - the margarator kinda works, with much effort during the party (oh, were you planning to have fun instead of work?). It seems cheaply constructed, and other's experiences (failures) bear that out. Those with high expectations will likely be disappointed, and I think that's why there are so many negative reviews. However, to get better than this, you have to turn to the expensive pro-machines. Welcome to your new home: Rock and a hard place and you in between. I would suggest machine rentals, except at $100 a pop, after 12 parties and you could have bought a used pro machine yourself.

What is it?

The Margarator is an insulated blender with dull blades that pulverizes the ice in a margarita mix to make a frozen drink.

Quality?

The motor and build quality are suggestive of a heavily cost-reduced consumer product.

It is just about possible if you get everything cold to get fairly decent results. However, if your expectations are perfect restaurant quality frozen margaritas then you will probably be disappointed.

Use experience:

The reality of using it is (as others have said), a challenge to get the mix cold enough without diluting the mix too much with ice. It does take much longer to get the mix ready than the instructions suggest. Use tip - keep the machine running when serving, otherwise the ice floats to the top and you just get the liquid at the bottom.

After running a friend's Margarator all night at 2 parties, I really wanted to serve frozen margaritas at my own parties (and fruit granitas for my kids parties). But the shortcomings of the Margarator had me looking around for other options. Eventually, I dropped coin on a used Taylor 430 restaurant machine. Even used they're like 10x-15x the price of the price of a new magarator, so it doesn't seem like it's a fair comparison. But unfortunately a restaurant machine is the next step up from breaking up ice in a blender. There are some <$1k granita machines (with the see-through bowls - e.g. Faby), but they are not designed for outdoor heat, plus you can't top it up with extra mix since you'd dilute the frozen mix with unfrozen product and have to wait an hour for it to refreeze. If you're willing to spend that much, you might as well spend a little more to get a machine that really does what you want; a used Taylor or Crathco that will last for years and years.

Consumer vs. Pro:

One of the main pluses is the pro machines basically never die as they are easily repaired and could be resold for virtually the same amount you paid for it years later. When you consider the net loss of owning a pro machine that's resold 4 years later vs. the cost of a new margarator (with no resale value after 4 years), then the pro option might not seem like such a crazy proposition. Sure, you have to front more cash at the start for the pro machine, but the total cost of ownership at the end of 4 years is not as wildly different as it first seems.

Editorial Review:

Be 'part' of the party! Now you can make a gallon of Margaritas at one time! Fill "Margarator" with ice, add Margarita Mix and Tequilla. Secure lid and flip on the switch. In a matter of minutes you will have delicious and refreshing Margaritas! Product Features: 1 Gallon Capacity Easy Dispensing Spout AC/DC Power Capabilities

Margarita Madness Container 48 oz.

List Price: $65.00 By: Waring - Model: CAC21 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $37.99

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48 Oz. Margarita Blender Container - for 840956

Back to Basics SE2000B Smoothie Elite Smoothie Maker, Brushed Chrome

Amazon Price: $48.87 List Price: $54.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Back to Basics - Model: SE2000B Amazon Marketplace: 18 new & used starting at $31.45

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Features:

• 430-watt/500-watt pulse-power motor
• 56-ounce container
• Ice-crushing blades
• 2-speed and pulse operations
• Container handle

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 1.5 of 5

worse thing in the kitchen 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

don't buy it. this thing fell apart after two uses. the motor started smoking and then it leaked. we did not abuse it, just mixed together a banana, some yogurt and a few strawberries with non-fat milk. it certainly should have handled these ingredients quite easily. very disapointed in the quality. we threw it out and bought a real one.

Editorial Review:

Better than a Blender - Making healthy, delicious smoothies has never been so easy and serving them, with the included dispenser valve, has never been so simple. Custom stir stick breaks up air pockets and increases mixing efficiency. 500 watts pulse power. Powerful 500-watt motor, easy to use controls and smoothie-specific features let you smooth and serve faster than an ordinary blender. Specially designed Ice-Crushing blade creates consistent smoothie texture and speeds delivery through the dispenser valve. Dispenser Valve serves up smoothies quickly and cleanly, as well as allowing for continuous mixing and serving. 48 oz capacity plastic jar. Brushed chrome-look finish This item will take 2-3 weeks to ship. Shipments cannot be expedited on this item. .

Hamilton Beach 50242N WaveMaker 10-Speed Blender, Black

List Price: $34.99 By: Hamilton Beach - Model: 50242N Amazon Marketplace: 5 new & used starting at $25.00

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Features:

• Revolutionary Wave-Action system pulls mixture down into the blades for smooth results
• 40-Ounce dishwasher safe glass jar
• 450 Watt peak-power motor
• Patented stainless steel Ice Sabre blades
• Counter-stable jar base

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Features: Revolutionary Wave-Action system. 450 Watt motor. Dishwasher safe 40 oz. glass jar. Sure Rest jar base. Stainless steel Ice Sabre blades.

Oster 4128 Contemporary Classic Beehive Blender, Polished Copper

Amazon Price: $77.85 List Price: $110.69 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Oster - Model: 4128 Amazon Marketplace: 14 new & used starting at $77.85

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Features:

• 500-watt blender with a scalloped base and classic yet modern styling
• Easy 2-speed toggle includes pulse option for added control
• Exclusive All-Metal Drive system; stainless-steel ice-crushing blade
• Dishwasher-safe 5-cup glass jar with sturdy handle and easy-pour spout
• Measures approximately 13 by 9-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Coupler broke in less than 5 days 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This blender looks beautiful, love the copper look.
It really fit well, with the things in my kitchen, and looked great.

In less than 5 days, the coupler that connected to the blade, sheared off.

It seems that it is held together by glue. My old Commercial blender has been in operation, for 10 years now, and still works - just a bit tired.

We ordered the Cuisinart Stainless 600 Watt blender, hope it works better, and lasts longer than this.

If you are interested in the copper model, look for the comments, under the chrome version. I missed the negative comments there, until I had the failure.

Editorial Review:

The classic look of the Oster Beehive blender is now in brilliant, polished copper - a professional looking small electric for your countertop. It's the one appliance you'll reach for again and again whether you're blending a fruity smoothie or a frozen margarita drink. It's powered by 500 watts, has a durable, All-Metal Drive system for the perfect blend and a revolutionary ice crusher blade that tosses, catches and shatters ice. It also includes a Pulse toggle switch and a 5-cup, scratch-resistant glass jar that's dishwasher-safe. About Oster... in 1946, the first Osterizer Blender was introduced to kitchens across America. With its popularity came new products: the portable mixer, deep fryer, meat grinder and the new and improved Beehive blender, each offering ease and convenience to people's busier than ever lifestyles.