Brentwood JB-199 Multi Pro Personal Blender 20pc Set, Stainless Steel

I wasn't sure about this product at first. I hemmed and hawed, and thought I wouldn't get much of a blender for under $30. I have to tell you I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did it make an amazing smoothie, crushing ice cubes like they were nothing, but it worked on toast I was turning to bread crumbs. Long story short - I probably needed a new food processor more than I needed a new blender. My food processor couldn't do bread crumbs. As a last resort, and because I was at my wit's end trying to get dinner on the table, I threw the bread chunks into the blender and had bread crumbs in less than 30 seconds. I won't tell you how long I tried to do this with the food processor, but that would be embarrassing. Needless to say, this multi-pro blender saved dinner when I didn't even think that was something you could use a blender for! There are awesome lids on here, and rims so you don't have to drink over the threads - something I really like! I love that you can steam veggies in it, even if I prefer to cook in glass or over the stove. It is something to think about for things like baby food though, or for sneaking veggies into the family meatloaf. If you're just getting this for the smoothie aspect, it's a winner! If you're getting it as a multi-use kitchen tool, it's STILL a winner. 10/10 would buy again, would buy as a gift for someone, and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a single-serve style blender.

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I use this most mornings. While the instructions never mention the use of ice, utilizing a couple of ice cubes hasn't hurt. I do find that the blades are somewhat dulling after repeated use. But, it's cheap enough to repurchase or perhaps look for replacement parts. Cups and blades are easy to clean and very convenient. Works the way that I expected.

Easy to use, easy to cleanCups have this little tabs that tend to break easily, so buy an extra set for longevity

Purchased for my son and very easy to use. Doesn't take up a lot of counter space and stores easily away in a cupboard. Would definitely recommend

The package included all pieces and everything came clean and ready to go. However, the item would not turn on after multiple attempts to power up. I read the instructions thoroughly and tried to turn on multiple times. I tried plugging into different outlets. Still nothing. I wouldn't recommend spending money on this product. It came to me broken, meaning that if I had got a working one it probably would have broken down in due time. If I could vote no stars at all, I would.

Nothing to boast about. Price was good so won't return it. Very very noisy.

I turn just about everything into a creamy pate to spread on crackers, tostadas, etc. It's loud. But they all are. I'm very impressed with how well it has held up over the past 6 or so months.