I bought this blender because it got good reviews on Consumer Reports. It was quite a disappointment. First and foremost the machine is mostly plastic and very cheap looking. The only reason I bought this was for crushing ice in smoothies and bar drinks. I am out of luck unless I have 15 minutes to start and stop the machine, shake up the contents, swoosh it around, try again, and again, and again. I have found that the machine can not handle more than 3 ice cubes at a time (I've tried all combinations) and... more info
Worth owning:
I am impressed with this blender. It does everything you could want, its well built and sold, easy to use and does a great job. Well worth the money.
Braun MX2050:
Works well. Bought purely from Consumer Reports review. A little louder than expected but we'll see if it lasts as long as the Warings we've had over the years.
Braun blender:
I have only used my new Braun blender a few times, and so far it has been perfect. I have not yet made in it all the foods that I have used a blender for in the past. This new Braun replaces a Braun that was 45 years old!
