"I purchased my blender in November 2009. I use this blender 3-4 times a week, sometimes twice a day to make fruit smoothies. I always start with crushed ice from my refrigerator ice dispenser and frozen fruit, blueberries and /or strawberries - the blender has easily crushed the ice and fruit every time. Before purchasing this blender I would burn out a blender or smoothie machine once a year. With this blender I can choose the consistency of the smoothie - I have made them thick like a milk shake, sometimes very thin like the bottled smoothies you can purchase at the store, except my version is much more healthier, since I always ad a scoop of protein and organic ground flax seed. Since I purchased this blender my husband says he has yet to purchase a smoothie that compares to the ones I make with this blender.

I now own 5 Breville products.... Keep up the good work!
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"Just received my blender. Read all the reviews and this looked to be the best value. It really is. Built like a tank. It's a beautiful machine. Should last forever. Already made the best smoothie ever for me, a perfect margarita for my wife and great snow cones for my son. Don't hesitate. Get one."

"I've had mine for about a year and it is used almost every day.
A perfect combination of form and functionality.
The extremely confident motor can turn ice into snow.
The smoothie button/program is ingenious.
I was worried at first that the jar would quickly become unsightly with scratches but it remains surprisingly clear.
A very satisfying purchase.
Keep up the excellent marriage between design and engineering and I will buy your entire line of products.
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"I upgraded to this blender about 2 months ago and I love it! As a raw foodist, I needed a high power blender this does the job indeed! Its quiet, durable, and looks very nice on the counter top! No need to spend hundreds of dollars on a Vita mix, Breville is all you need!

BUY IT!

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"Research pays off! Just purchased and extremely pleased with quality of the machine and texture of ice it produces for further processing into a smoothie. {Besides, I like the illuminated buttons.} It should last me for years.

Checked for leaks prior to putting container on the machine since that is reported problem of some users/machines and not a trace. [My unit is designed so that IF I should accidentally leave a faulty seal during assembly it drains off prior to reaching the motor. Well designed!]"

"I have not had my blender very long, however the few times I have used it, I think it is great. Also, it is very quiet. I am looking forward to making many different dishes.

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"I love this blender, the best one that I have ever owned. Also, since this machine changes ice to snow, it makes the best margarita's! I was going to buy a Margarita machine and changed my mind, this machine is much better made for the money. The container has held up great and has not even scratched from the ice. It is amazing. Great for smoothie's also. I never knew this machine existed, Breville needs to advertise more."

"I was hesitant to pay $300 for a blender, but this unit is so much more than a blender! I have used it almost daily for the past two months and it works flawlessly! I have used it for everything from chopping ice to grinding steak into hamburger. However, my Breville has seen the most action in producing velvety smooth (almost like ice cream) smoothies. The smoothie function has been one of the best features of this blender. I love this blender!"

"It doesn't get any better than this! We have been having smoothies for breakfast every morning for over a year and our new blender will make the morning ritual so much easier and more enjoyable! Our last smoothie maker could not blend frozen strawberries so we always had big chunks in our smoothies and it kept us from using strawberries as often. This blender does it all, 100% smooth! We swear they taste better.... looking forward to using it for all the other functions too."

"Not really work for doing the nut milk as it doesn't grind to find particle.
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