NOSTALGIA COCKTAIL SHAKER Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my birthday recently and while it seemed like a cool idea, the gimmick wore off when I realized it was unnecessary. I understand that people want to play god by making small tornadoes, but unfortunately these little tornadoes can also be accomplished by twirling your hand in a clockwise motion. Yes call me old fashioned but I dont need the robots to turn my drinks for me. The batteries die quick, so lets see.. I can save money on batteries by gently turning my hand. They have these things at Bath and Body Works, and all those kind of stores for $10, for $10 I would buy it if you need a shaker, but dont buy it for the gimmick, as it so unnecessary.
One positive note, It can destroy your iphone if Steve Jobs doesn't give us some decent features soon.

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Anyone can look like a professional bar tender with this easy-to-use martini shaker--no more rigorous, manual shaking required. Simply add ingredients, secure the stainless-steel leak-proof cap and suction lid, and press the soft-touch on/off switch. Thanks to its clear, 16-ounce acrylic tumbler, the concoction can be seen spinning around inside, a mesmerizing liquid cyclone that will be sure to impress your friends. With the mixing complete, remove the cap and pour the cocktail into a glass from the drip-free pour spout. The unit's portable design makes it easy to take from the kitchen or bar area to the back deck or pool side. Two AAA batteries are included. The drink mixer measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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Single 20oz Sundesa Blender Bottle, Colors Vary Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this to mix up various Cytomax protein products, and it works great. If you've been mixing using a glass and spoon, you'll be amazed at how improved your supplement is after a shake in this bottle, no more poorly-mixed, grainy mud.
Update: I've now been using this bottle regularly for about a year and a half. It still works great. Seals well, cleans easily.
Tips:
1) Put about 1/2 inch of water in before adding your powder. This will help prevent bits of dried powder from accumulating along the bottom edge, where it's hard for the mixer ball to reach.
2) Rinse it out as soon as you're done with it. As long as I rinse it out (a couple swirls, then fill it half way, close it, shake it, and rinse it again) immediately after use, it doesn't seem to require any more significant cleaning. If I forget about it and it dries up overnight, then I have to break out the scrub brush.

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Tribest Mason Jar Single Serving Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first small blender, and very pleased with the easy to clean drinking/mixing container and low noise level. I own a large blender and recently gave away an expensive juicer after deciding that the Tribest Single Serving Blender is far more practical for my type use. First, the small footprint for this blender is a big plus as it resides on the kitchen countertop ready for instant use. Clean-up relative to the juicer and large blender is a huge time saver, and makes this device extremely versatile and easy for everyday use. It seems well made and durable. A small distraction is that frozen fruit or ice sometimes gets lumped and requires unscrewing the lid and stirring with a spatula (shaking sometimes alleviates this minor problem). Another minor inconvenience is the polycarbonate containers and blade assembly are not dishwasher safe, and must be hand-washed. Overall, however, this is a fantastic kitchen appliance.
Tribest's marketing of it's single serving blenders is a bit confusing. The base motor is the same regardless of which series you decide to purchase (i.e., 200 watt; 1/4 hp), and your decision comes down to accessories you want. The following breakdown may help you:
* PB-100 (2 blender containers & 1 four-prong blender blade; $50 price range)
* PB-200 (same as PB-100 PLUS 2 grinder containers & 1 two-prong grinder blade; $60 price range)
* PB-300 (1/ea. blender & grinder containers instead of 2/ea. w/ PB-200 PLUS 4 glass mason jars & mason jar attachment; $70 price range)
* For more precise details of included accessories, see the following reference sources:[...]
Depending on their marketing channels, the three main series (i.e., PB-100, 200, or 300) may be sold by distributors by another number so carefully check what is included. The bottom line is to purchase the accessories pieces that you think you might use as it will be considerably more costly to buy these separately in the future, especially if having to pay for shipping. For that reason, the $10 price difference between the PB-200 & PB-300 series made it seem sensible for me to buy the Tribest® PB-350 Mason Jar Personal Blender & Grinder as featured here. While I've only used several of the accessories so far, the others are expected to be used as I further explore more possibilities for this time saving blender.
While wondering whether this kitchen gadget would be put to good use, it has far exceeded my expectations. I won't be without one of these small blenders going forward!!


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Focus Electrics, LLC BPE3BR Blender Express Review

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(More customer reviews)I started with this unit, it immediately failed, the company that's absorbed Back to Basics was quick to send me a new one in exchange for my defective one. In the meantime, I picked up the comparably priced Hamilton Beach Personal Blender. I'm now alternating the two every other day.
It's no contest. The Hamilton Beach may be a simpler and lighter, wimpier-looking machine, but it's an infinitely superior design and is deceptively powerful. It's quick, handy, and clean! With the Hamilton Beach, you're not turning the cannister upside down, screwing and unscrewing different covers on it for each use, and best off all there's no spill-over and drippage every time you use it (a good day is one on which, after using the Blender Express, I don't have goopy pants and a sticky car seat by the time I make it to the job).

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Hamilton Beach 51101 Personal Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)The other day I impulsivley went and bought a Hamilton Beach Juicer. When I got it home I hemmed and hawed, wondering if I should use it or not. Did I really want it? I started looking around the internet and realized what I really wanted was something to make smoothies or other fruit concoctions. I researched a few things like the Magic Bullet and Ultimate Chopper but both had mixed reviews. I was tempted to buy the Tribest blender because it had some good reviews here at Amazon but I could only find it online and it's listed at $60 - much more than what I really wanted to spend.
Instead, I went to my local Walmart and to see what they had. I saw the Hamilton Beach Personal Blender and it was priced for only $13.67 so I was interested. It's just me, so I don't need a huge and heavy unit taking up what little counter space I have. I also figured since that if I bought it at Walmart and that if I didn't like it I could easily return it.
I brought it home, looked over the manual and attempted my first smoothie. I threw in milk, strawberries, frozen raspberries and hit the button. I needed to blend it some more because of the raspberries being frozen. Live and learn, I should have done those first. I put in some ice and blended it some more. It came out wonderful!
The jar itself can be used as a serving glass. I probably will only use it in that manner at home. It has no handle so I'd be afraid I'd drop it when I was out. Then the blender would be worthless because the blade is in the jar.
* Jar twists and locks into place on the base
* Comes with a travel lid to take your drink on the go
* Cord wraps around the base
* Not intended for all food - manual says not to process hard foods such as cheese, crackers or meat. A maximum of 12 tablespoons can be ground at a time. Do not try to mash potatoes, mix stiff dough, whip egg whites, grind raw meat or extract juice from fruit or veggies.
* Container cover has filler cap that can be removed to insert small objects when blending
* Can not use big chunks of ice. You need to break them down. I have an ice tray where the shape is a small circle (half ball) and it was fine. Perhaps this is what you can use those holiday themed ice trays for. Some of those sizes which I have seem I think would work in this.
* NOT dishwasher safe - but easy clean up - rinse, put water and soap in jar, blend for a minute, empty, rinse again and you're done.
* No complicated speeds or choices - one push button
* I can't find it on the box or in the manual but according to Amazon, the motor has 175 watts of power
I just went and made another smoothie! Banana, Vanilla soy milk, little bit of chocolate syrup and instant coffee. Yummy!
This one site has TONS of recipes that you can use with this blender. You just have to play with the recipes because a lot of them are meant to be multiple servings.
http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=smoothie
While this might not do what a full size blender can, this is a great blender for smoothies, drinks, shakes and to grind coffee. I love that it's small, the cord wraps around the base and I can use this thing at night and not wake up the neighbors!
I just came back from the grocery store and picked up some more fruit... what else can I make???

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No need to lug out the heavy-duty blender for those morning smoothies, protein shakes, or other blended beverages. When you're trying to get out the door in a hurry, this convenient blender offers one-person portions, simple one-touch blending, and durable stainless-steel blades for fast results. Best of all, its 14-ounce blending jar doubles as a travel cup, so you can sip from the same container you blend in, which means less to clean in the end. The portable travel cup includes measuring marks up the side, and it fits most car cup holders for safe, secure transport. A travel lid to drink from and a recipe book are included. Great for at home or on the go, the 175-watt single-serve blender measures 3-3/4 by 3-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches.

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Back to Basics BPE3BRAUS Blender Express Plus 11-Piece Mixing System Review

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(More customer reviews)It's funny, the different experiences people have with the same products. Now, this review is for the Blender Express, not the "Plus." The only difference is the attachments. My wife picked up a couple of these at Wally World after Christmas (2005). They were in a clearance cart for [...] each. I figured that they were probably pretty cheap and I'd have a backup after I burned the first one up. Well, a little over a year later, I'm still using the first one. I use it 3-4 times a week for smoothies and frozen coffee drinks. I have to say that I really abuse the little guy. My coffee drinks call for half of the mug to be filled with crushed ice.
It will make these drinks with a minimum of "crunchy" ice particles and they are quite enjoyable. I never expected it to last this long because, truthfully, from day one, I have been able to notice the "burned wire" odor coming from the unit as I continuosly overload the mug. Yet, it is still chugging along. Even at the full price, a year of this type of useage certainly makes it a good value. And, cleanup is extremely easy and the "make it and run" mug is really handy. Of course, for larger quantities, I fall back on the larger blender. If I ever do wear out both of these units, I would not hesitate to purchase another.
UPDATE: 7/10/2009
Just wanted to add this note. Two and a half years after the above review (makes the unit three-odd years old), we're still using it!!! It still makes the smoothest frozen drinks. I guess we really got lucky with this one. I can't even remember where we put the second one! :)

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Whether setting up house for the first time or looking to add versatility to an already busy kitchen, this 11-piece mixing system provides exceptional convenience. The set includes a powerful 350-watt motor base, one chopping blade base, one ice-crushing blade base, two 24-ounce heavy-duty plastic travel mugs, 12-ounce and 18-ounce plastic blending containers, two leak-proof closable sipping lids, and two comfort-fit drinking rims. With its small footprint, the compact unit takes up minimal space on the counter, yet it replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder. Use it to grind fresh coffee beans or to make homemade salsa, salad dressings, milk shakes, and more. Simply add ingredients to one of the two blending containers, connect the container to the power base, and turn the dial from "low" to "high" speed or to the "pulse" setting to set the blades spinning. Even more, the containers feature durable see-through construction, which makes it easy to keep an eye on the consistency and to identify contents at a glance when stored in the refrigerator. A user manual with recipes comes included. Quick to assemble and easy to clean, the mixing system, with its sleek brushed-chrome exterior, measures approximately 6 by 5-1/2 by 13-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my 17 year old son to make smoothies. He made the most delicious peach smoothie from ice and the Big Train Fruit Tea Smoothie Blast syrup also bought on Amazon. The consistency was smooth and perfect, just like a professional frozen drink. I asked him to make me one. On the second smoothie the motor died. We thought maybe it needed a little "rest" but sadly, it was the end of the road for that blender. When pressed for details, my son admitted that he noticed a burning smell before the motor stopped dead, and yet he kept pressing that button! Bottom line: great design, lightweight, nice personal cup size, easy storage and cleanup. The motor is just not very powerful, and can't take long blending times. Still, we are going to order a replacement and see if a bit more TLC while blending gives this blender better shelf life. Seems like it worked for some of the other reviewers.
Update: we got the new blender and it is working out great. You just have to be careful to pulse the blender as you go along, and stop for a few seconds (10?) if you start to smell the motor smell. Ice is blended into drinks very well, with no big chunks. The only downside is the no dishwasher requirement. I feel pretty tempted to try it, but as this is already the second blender I will resist.

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No need to lug out the heavy-duty blender for those morning smoothies, protein shakes, or other blended beverages. When you're trying to get out the door in a hurry, this convenient blender offers one-person portions, simple one-touch blending, and durable stainless-steel blades for fast results. Best of all, its 14-ounce blending jar doubles as a travel cup, so you can sip from the same container you blend in, which means less to clean in the end. The portable travel cup includes measuring marks up the side, and it fits most car cup holders for safe, secure transport. A travel lid to drink from and a recipe book are included. Great for at home or on the go, the 175-watt single-serve blender measures 3-3/4 by 3-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches.

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