zxcvbob > wrote:
> On sale for $25 at Big Lots. I couldn't pass that up.
>
> It's ridiculous, top heavy, and doesn't seem to be built all that well
> except maybe the motor and housing. And it works.
>
> It turned half a tray of ice cubes into powder almost instantly with no
> chunks. I added a frozen banana and it handled that too; not quite as
> fine but still no chunks. A spoonful of orange marmalade, a shot of 151
> rum, and a generous shot of lemon juice. Blend for a few seconds and I
> have sort of a frozen daiquiri.
>
> The real test will be a smoothie made with lots of frozen hard fruit,
> like peach slices or papaya chunks. And raw vegetables just to make it
> difficult. Maybe tomorrow.
>
> Bob

What model ? Consumer reports tested two models, one recommended.
Big lots, I'll check it out.

Greg