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Debated between this a more expensive brand, glad I went with this one! It works wonderfully for my usual morning smoothie which usually includes frozen berries, greens, ect...Easy to clean--since I use it every day I rinse the blade and the cup as dried berry is not easy to clean later, then clean in the dishwasher. Perfect daily use for over 8 months now. The lids are slightly disappointing as not totally sealing it, can't allow it to fall on its side during the commute to work, but overall as good as the expensive brand that I owned years ago and lost in a move.
UPDATE-- I've had this blender for two years now and it is still working well for me using at 3 or 4 times per week usually with frozen berries or ice.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016
I have had great luck with this Bella Mixer in the past, so I ordered another about a week ago. I don't know if I got a bad unit but it is extremely difficult to lock the container..almost had to stand on it. Also, the motor is straining and is about twice as loud as the previous ones. I mix two protein shakes a day and I have really liked the way this model has worked in the past. I am assuming that this is a fluke, & I will be ordering it again and hopefully I can write a more favorable review.
I liked at first, especially for making smoothies, and I always made sure the unit was very clean at all times. However, it eventually became difficult to remove the container from the base and eventually overheated due to that. I now have a lot of containers that I can use to carry fluids with me, but no longer trust the blending system. I'm persistent in keeping things clean but this unit suddenly wouldn't let me release the container no matter what I tried when it should have just released with a slight turn. Will stick with the Krups blending/chopper I purchased.
I had this exact model for over 3 years until I burned the motor out from using it everyday. It is a great machine for making smoothies and is very quick and comes with a variety of attachments. Good deal for the $$$$
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2012
Do not buy this Bella. It is not made for using. I bought one at Target for $17.99 because it is much cheaper than the Magic Bullet which is what I really wanted. I used it for making smoothies with soft fruit and the third time I used it the motor started skipping like it had a short in it. If I tilted or pushed down on the cup it would work a little then stop again. I used it 2 more times like that and decided I was going to exchange it because I must have gotten one with a short in it. So I drove all the way back to where I bought it from and exchanged it for another. Brought the new one home and the first time using it the Bella started making a horrible loud noise and moving across the counter fast then it just died. I quickly unplugged it - it smelled bad like smoke, and the cup would not come off it. I mean 2 grown men tried to unscrew it and it wouldn't budge. I thought I was going to have to return it to the store with my fruit still in it, but then I got it to come off but the plastic was broken. So,.......I have to return this one, too. The thing is a real piece!!!!! Don't waste your time with it, what a hassle!!
Conceptually this is a great product, technically it is not. Had the blender for about 3 months and the motor burned out. If you only use it once in awhile to make an occasional smoothie its probably ok. I use it once or twice daily for a morning protein shake and it clearly isn't designed for frequent use.