Back to Basics SE3000 Smoothie Express Lifestyle 26-Ounce Smoothie Maker

Back to Basics SE3000 Smoothie Express Lifestyle 26-Ounce Smoothie Maker

Surprisingly wonderful time- & space-saver!
I couldn't find any reviews of this, but I bought it because 1) I wanted a small blender for the smoothies I make every morning & afternoon (on a diet AGAIN, sigh...) and 2) it was the only one that had a cup that was big enough! So many of the other "personal blenders" have 12- or 16-ounce containers, but this one is 26 ounces; and when you add fruit and ice cubes to a package of Myoplex Lite chocolate cream powder, it really blows up (so to speak). Also, I'd read reviews saying some small blenders can't crush ice cubes, so I even bought small ice cube trays--but this thing has no problem with ANY size cubes.

So I'm very pleased with this blender.

UPDATE: Had this for about 6 weeks now, still love it. I throw in skim milk or water, the powder, frozen strawberries from Costco (they're great), and 3 large or 6 small ice cubes, and in about a minute it's all blended up. I might take it off the blending stand for few seconds to shake it up if some of the powder's...

smoothie blender
The biggest reasons I purchased this particular blender were price, size, and blade placement.

This is my first blender and I got it solely for the purpose of making green smoothies. I needed something that would be powerful enough to grind up carrots and frozen fruit well at a decent price point. What really made me choose this one was the fact that the blade cap is removable. I have used the traditional blender with the blade at the tapered end of the container, you can never be sure if it is really clean, and they always retain smells- even with a glass jar. SO- this one is awesome, just follow the directions by putting in the hard/frozen stuff first, the rest of the ingredients, and screw on the blade cap. Flip it over and screw it into the base, pulse, blend on low, medium, high, and your good to go.

The blender does give off a chemical smell when its running but I never need to run it for longer than 1 minute. I did have one instance where I over tightened...

Much Better than Magic Bullet! (Updated)
My husband and I have been looking for a replacement blender after killing our second Magic Bullet. This machine has met all of our needs and surpassed our expectations for a better price than the Bullet!

Design:
The machine itself is relatively compact (especially when compared to a full-size blender), but the cup size is bigger than the Magic Bullet (and perfect for making smoothies!). The blade component screws into the top of the cup and is very easy to clean. The cup has a sturdy handle that allows for easy handling and transportation. This blender is simple--only three speeds and a pulse option--but also stylish (it looks nice sitting on our countertop).

Use:
This machine is very easy to use. Simply screw the blade to the top of the cup, flip and screw it onto the base. Voila! There is no annoying pushing or twisting that has to be done to keep it blending. And, it is less noisy than the Bullet. The highest speed option is great for...

A convenient and economical way to make a nutritious smoothie in minutes, add ingredients, mix and enjoy

• 26-ounce smoothie maker with 3 speed settings, plus pulse
• Sharp ice-chopping blades efficiently blend frozen ingredients
• Insulated container doubles as travel mug; secure-fitting spill-proof lid
• Compact design for space-saving storage; dishwasher-safe parts
• Measures 5-1/2 by 5 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty