"This blender makes the best smoothies, is really powerful and the noise level is ok. The stainless steel base is really nice and strong. Its a heavy base and the buttons that light up are really nice. My future sister in-law recommended this blender. She has had her Breville for like 3 or 4 years and it serves her well. I say but it.

This is a great product. There are some reviews that say the blender seal will get shredded and end up in your food, or that it leaks. Those reviews I can safely say were posted by people who
1) Did not read the instruction manual. They include that for a reason
2) If it chewed up their seal its because they didn't put it in correctly. The seal goes on the blade and not the bottom of the pitcher. You screw the blade back with the seal attached to it.
3) If it leaks its because you didn't tighten the blade enough or you screwed up putting the seal. The blender comes with a great tool to remove the blade and this same tool even though it says not to use it to tighten the blade I would recommend you do. You tighten the blade with your hand and then use the tool to make it snug. I turn it about an 8th of a turn and its ready to go.

Listen just take your time putting it back together after you wash it. Come on its only 2 parts that you have to join together.

Once I buy my own house I'll get the Breville juicer. Right now my tiny kitchen in my apt. doesn't have the counter space for that sweet machine."

"i have this product for a month, and its works very well, low noise, awesome and powerful blend despite the only 2 velocities,it works for all kind of food, the jar's pouring is Solid, no more stick food in the low part of the jar and its easy to clean. Wonderful.
AND, as always for the newest models, an excellent and quality design."

"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!"