- Quad blade technology has unique processing power for uniform cutting and ice crushing action
- Blender function features large 48-ounce pitcher has easy pour spout and no slip bottom
- 2-cup processor minces, dices, chops, blends and purees
- Create, store, microwave and serve!
- Includes a 48-ounce master prep pitchers and 16-ounce master prep bowl
- Interchangeable 400 Watt Power Pod
- Frozen Blending
Ninja Master Prep with Patented Blade Technology
Put the power in the palm of your hand with the multi-talented Ninja Master Prep that crushes ice into snow in seconds, blends frozen fruits into creamy smoothies, and chops fresh ingredients evenly! Mince, dice, chop, blend, and puree for consistent results in the 16 oz (2 cup) chopper bowl and achieve perfect frozen blending in the 48 oz (6 cup) pitcher.
Pulse Technology
The interchangeable and ergonomic 400-watt power pod quickly switches between the 16-oz chopper bowl or 48-ounce pitcher for added versatility in the kitchen. The pod features a large one-touch pulsing button for ultimate control and consistent results.
Additional Features
Wide, no-slip bases and splashguards on the pitcher and chopper keep everything steady and clean. For added convenience, storage lids are included to keep your food fresh and all removable parts are dishwasher-safe.
By Amy Gurley
I received this as a Christmas gift, and so far, I love it. I currently own a Krups blender, which was only about $30, and I was preparing to buy something like a Viking Blender - something that has a much more powerful motor system, for around $150, when my parents got me this. The great thing about it is that it's not necessarily a blender. I mean, it is by definition, but there's a couple key differences. Blenders have an inherent flaw of only blending what's at the bottom, especially when it's something thick like a shake. I always ended up with big chunks of ice cubes in my shakes even after 3 minutes of blending. The ice just never reached the bottom. Not a problem with this system. Even if the blender carafe didn't have 3 sets of blades, it already works better than a blender because the blades aren't embedded in the bottom of the carafe. Which allows me to point out another awesome thing - don't you hate trying to scoop out your drink from the recessed blade area of a blender? And sometimes it just never gets clean? Or it leaks if you don't screw it on tight enough, or, God forbid (this happened to me once) the whole carafe unscrews itself while it's blending and crap flies everywhere? I love the design of the Ninja system if for nothing else than just to avoid all of that!
I haven't used this system for too many things yet, but let me tell you one thing it excels at - chopping ice. And I don't mean those dinky ice cubes that you get in the plastic trays. If you know anything about silicone ice molds, it makes the cubes huge and square. I looked at the ice cubes, and then at the Ninja and thought "let's give this a whirl". Boy was I surprised. Not only did it pulverize the cubes, but it did so in less than 30 seconds. Unlike my Krups blender, which would get hot and almost smoke if left on too long to try and pulverize the ice cubs, the Ninja motor didn't even get warm.
Now, onto the cons, which really aren't that bad. The whole system itself does take up a lot of space. I honestly don't think I need 3 carafes with 3 separate sets of blades and 3 lids. I have used the chopper, and it's definitely nice, but I don't know if I'll ever use the middle one. Maybe if I needed to chop something big like carrots or celery or something, I don't know. Another con is the obvious inability to allow it to sit there and blend something because you have to hold down the button for the motor. Now, this might not be so bad because it is extremely powerful, the blades are VERY sharp, and it doesn't take long to pulverize anything. But, it would be nice to be able to set it, and walk away for 30 seconds to do something else, even if it's nothing more than preparing to put more ice cubes in, (which, is another flaw - you have to remove the motor and the lid before adding any solids). But, I think the flaws in the system, the way it's designed, allows the user to avoid dealing with the problems a normal blender has, and that's worth it to me.
I haven't used this system for too many things yet, but let me tell you one thing it excels at - chopping ice. And I don't mean those dinky ice cubes that you get in the plastic trays. If you know anything about silicone ice molds, it makes the cubes huge and square. I looked at the ice cubes, and then at the Ninja and thought "let's give this a whirl". Boy was I surprised. Not only did it pulverize the cubes, but it did so in less than 30 seconds. Unlike my Krups blender, which would get hot and almost smoke if left on too long to try and pulverize the ice cubs, the Ninja motor didn't even get warm.
Now, onto the cons, which really aren't that bad. The whole system itself does take up a lot of space. I honestly don't think I need 3 carafes with 3 separate sets of blades and 3 lids. I have used the chopper, and it's definitely nice, but I don't know if I'll ever use the middle one. Maybe if I needed to chop something big like carrots or celery or something, I don't know. Another con is the obvious inability to allow it to sit there and blend something because you have to hold down the button for the motor. Now, this might not be so bad because it is extremely powerful, the blades are VERY sharp, and it doesn't take long to pulverize anything. But, it would be nice to be able to set it, and walk away for 30 seconds to do something else, even if it's nothing more than preparing to put more ice cubes in, (which, is another flaw - you have to remove the motor and the lid before adding any solids). But, I think the flaws in the system, the way it's designed, allows the user to avoid dealing with the problems a normal blender has, and that's worth it to me.
By p2burner
I've had this little gem only a few days, but have already put it through a few paces. I bought the "professional" model for the extra power (50 watts doesn't seem like much, until you try to crush ice). The unit is easy to set up, store, and clean. I like the fact that the power unit is very small yet powerful. The power "pod" moves from one container to the other without the necessity of cleaning blades if several different items are being chopped or blended. My first smoothie came out without any lumps of either ice or frozen fruit, something that was impossible in my more expensive Krups machine. I've made salsa in the smaller bowl, then blended icy Margaritas in the pitcher in the next moment without having to clean the blades or bowls (each bowl/pitcher comes with a specific blade set just for that container). I find it practical, simple, and sturdy. Great value for the money, because you are getting a blender with 2 sizes of pitchers (40 and 48 oz), plus a food processer with a 16oz bowl. Each comes with a separate lid in case you wish to store in the same bowl...although I don't think this is something I will do. I must still remind myself to PULSE the machine as there are no controls like on a traditional blender or food processor, but I've retired my Krups and the Oster in favor of this model. The parts are dishwasher safe, but very easy to hand wash, also. So far, I love it!
By L. Jones
I was looking for something that would be perfect for making green smoothies and, because I am analytical, did exhaustive research to find just the right one. I've read enough to come to the conclusion that the Vitamix Blender is probably the best blender out there, but I didn't want to spend $500 on a blender. My old blender still works, but it is old, clunky and heavy because of the thick glass bowl. I wasn't quite sure I would like the Ninja QB1004 since all the bowls are plastic, but I just wanted something that would chop things up really fine and make a great smoothie. Someone recommended the magic bullet, but it just didn't look big enough to me to really be able to whip things up to a frothy consistency. I couldn't be happier with the QB1004. I make green smoothies with ice, frozen bananas and other fruit and green veggies and the Ninja whips everything up into a smooth, frothy drink. The longer I whip it up, the more frothy it becomes and the texture reminds me of a milk shake. What I also like is all I do to clean it is rinse it, put soap in the bowl and whip it for just a couple of seconds - no heavy glass bowl and no heavy base to deal with. I just let it air dry and it's ready for the next smoothie. I would definitely recommend the QB1004 for anyone looking for a great smoothie maker.
By Phil Rosenbach
Recently, I've been working toward eating better, healthier food. The first thing that I bought to help achieve this goal was an Omega 8006 Nutrition Center. (Feel free to read my review on that if you wish.) After using that for almost a month, I began to learn more and more about smoothies, and spent several days reading reviews on a variety of machines, as well as watching a whole lot of YouTube videos. Finally I decided to give the Ninja Master Prep Pro a try. Since I specifically bought this for making smoothies, I cannot comment on too many of the other numerous functions that this machine is claimed to be capable of, but I will be sure to update this review if I have the chance to try some other things.
In spite of the goofy infomercials that promote this product, my practical, hands on use has proved that this is a really great machine. One of the most important aspects of this machine is to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. Even though this is marketed as a "professional Blender," this isn't a standard blender, so you will need to see what method of use is most appropriate for what you are preparing. For some things which involve ice and or frozen fruits, you will want to simply pulse the unit a few times, while other concoctions which are already soft and fluid, you can allow the motor to run for 10 to 15 seconds. The manual states that you should not run the motor for more than 15 to 20 seconds, and that's simply the way this was designed. So anyone who complains about it smoking, or stripping gears, may not be using this correctly. Clean up is a breeze, as long as you can squirt some water into all the crevaces. I have to reiterate something which is mentioned repeatedly in the manual, and that is, "The blades are sharp!" REALLY SHARP. So be very careful when cleaning them. It's best to rinse them well, then let them air dry.
While researching this, I saw that there are several variations of the Master Prep, and the Master Prep Pro. The model I bought is the Pro version, which comes with two containers, blades for each container, splash guards for each container, a lid for each if you want to store what you don't immediately use, and of course the motor unit. This is very convenient because you can make several things in each container without having to wash out one single container after every use. There is a Pro version which comes with an additional container, blades for that specific container, splash guard, and lid, all of which are a size between the two from the one I purchased, and is about $20.00 more. These is also a standard version, which comes with the two containers, blades, and lids. The motor, or POD of the Pro version runs at 450 watts, while the standard version runs at a still respectable 400 watts. With a difference of only 50 watts, I would imagine that either version would be perfectly fine.
Someone, somewhere, when I was researching the Ninja Master Prep, referred to this as a "Poor man's Magic Bullet." When I started doing my research quite some time ago for a "blender" I considered the Magic Bullet. But the more I read and saw on line, the more it seemed to be an unreliable unit. I don't own a Magic bullet, so I cannot personally comment on that with any credibility, but I CAN say that from what I have recently read, the motor of the Magic Bullet is 250 watts, while the Ninja is 400 watts, and the Ninja Pro is 450 watts. The higher wattage makes for a more powerful motor, which will more easily cut trough frozen fruits and ice. Sure the Magic bullet comes with a bunch of extra cups, and lids, and whatnot, but personally, I'd rather have a better designed and more powerful motor, than a bunch of cups that can be conveniently attached to a less powerful motor. I have my own cups, mugs, and containers. So why should I pay the manufacturers of the Magic Bullet for theirs?
Another great thing that I love is that the Ninja website has dozens of recipes posted. They are divided between four of their products, but for many of the recipes, what works for one product, should work with another. These are freebies, and they're GREAT. And who doesn't like a little something extra for free?
Over all, I have to say that I am very satisfied with this unit, and would recommend it anyone looking for something similar. It is not a juicer, it is not a high end blender, and it won't walk your dog. Well, since I don't have a dog, I can't make a credible statement on that as well, so I'm just assuming that it won't do that. But it DOES makes a darn good smoothie each and every time. Just days after using this strictly as a smoothie maker, I began to use it as a mincer in the smaller container, once again by PULSING the ingredients, to make my own marinades. And I have to say that it works wonderfully in this capacity, and has saved me a whole lot of time in prep work! I am not a professional chef, and I don't have a lot of knife skills, so I am admittedly slow. But what used to take me 20 to 30 minutes to prep once cleaned and peeled, is now reduced to a few seconds. LITERALLY. And for that, I couldn't be happier.
PROS: Already stated above.
CONS: At the risk of sounding picky, the pouring spout of the juicing container is somewhat inefficient when it comes to smoothies. And the adaptor lid, which the POD mounts to, has an opening for pouring out as well, and that too is somewhat inadequate for smoothies. Perhaps both are great for liquids that aren't so thick. But ultimately, since the performance of the Ninja is so great, I can dismiss this minor flaw. I'd rather have a great performing unit with a semi-sloppy pour, than something that pours well, but can't mix for ....
2-21-14 Update: Discovered a few more CONS. While this is still working great, and the blades are still sharp, DO NOT use this as a coffee or spice grinder. While it does a decent job of grinding these things, the harshness of the coffee and spices scratches up the containers. I did this only a few times, and regret it. Clearly this unit is made strictly for liquids, or soft matter, and not hard solids. Learn from my mistake.
Originally, cleaning the lids that are used for the motor was easy, but the longer I have used this, the more difficult it is to clean because there are more nooks and crannies that I first realized. This will probably not be a problem for those with a dish washer, but for me to wash it by hand has proved to be cumbersome at times.
I hope this review has been helpful to you. If so, please let me know, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I don't know much, but what little knowledge I have, I'm happy to share with others. Thank you.
In spite of the goofy infomercials that promote this product, my practical, hands on use has proved that this is a really great machine. One of the most important aspects of this machine is to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. Even though this is marketed as a "professional Blender," this isn't a standard blender, so you will need to see what method of use is most appropriate for what you are preparing. For some things which involve ice and or frozen fruits, you will want to simply pulse the unit a few times, while other concoctions which are already soft and fluid, you can allow the motor to run for 10 to 15 seconds. The manual states that you should not run the motor for more than 15 to 20 seconds, and that's simply the way this was designed. So anyone who complains about it smoking, or stripping gears, may not be using this correctly. Clean up is a breeze, as long as you can squirt some water into all the crevaces. I have to reiterate something which is mentioned repeatedly in the manual, and that is, "The blades are sharp!" REALLY SHARP. So be very careful when cleaning them. It's best to rinse them well, then let them air dry.
While researching this, I saw that there are several variations of the Master Prep, and the Master Prep Pro. The model I bought is the Pro version, which comes with two containers, blades for each container, splash guards for each container, a lid for each if you want to store what you don't immediately use, and of course the motor unit. This is very convenient because you can make several things in each container without having to wash out one single container after every use. There is a Pro version which comes with an additional container, blades for that specific container, splash guard, and lid, all of which are a size between the two from the one I purchased, and is about $20.00 more. These is also a standard version, which comes with the two containers, blades, and lids. The motor, or POD of the Pro version runs at 450 watts, while the standard version runs at a still respectable 400 watts. With a difference of only 50 watts, I would imagine that either version would be perfectly fine.
Someone, somewhere, when I was researching the Ninja Master Prep, referred to this as a "Poor man's Magic Bullet." When I started doing my research quite some time ago for a "blender" I considered the Magic Bullet. But the more I read and saw on line, the more it seemed to be an unreliable unit. I don't own a Magic bullet, so I cannot personally comment on that with any credibility, but I CAN say that from what I have recently read, the motor of the Magic Bullet is 250 watts, while the Ninja is 400 watts, and the Ninja Pro is 450 watts. The higher wattage makes for a more powerful motor, which will more easily cut trough frozen fruits and ice. Sure the Magic bullet comes with a bunch of extra cups, and lids, and whatnot, but personally, I'd rather have a better designed and more powerful motor, than a bunch of cups that can be conveniently attached to a less powerful motor. I have my own cups, mugs, and containers. So why should I pay the manufacturers of the Magic Bullet for theirs?
Another great thing that I love is that the Ninja website has dozens of recipes posted. They are divided between four of their products, but for many of the recipes, what works for one product, should work with another. These are freebies, and they're GREAT. And who doesn't like a little something extra for free?
Over all, I have to say that I am very satisfied with this unit, and would recommend it anyone looking for something similar. It is not a juicer, it is not a high end blender, and it won't walk your dog. Well, since I don't have a dog, I can't make a credible statement on that as well, so I'm just assuming that it won't do that. But it DOES makes a darn good smoothie each and every time. Just days after using this strictly as a smoothie maker, I began to use it as a mincer in the smaller container, once again by PULSING the ingredients, to make my own marinades. And I have to say that it works wonderfully in this capacity, and has saved me a whole lot of time in prep work! I am not a professional chef, and I don't have a lot of knife skills, so I am admittedly slow. But what used to take me 20 to 30 minutes to prep once cleaned and peeled, is now reduced to a few seconds. LITERALLY. And for that, I couldn't be happier.
PROS: Already stated above.
CONS: At the risk of sounding picky, the pouring spout of the juicing container is somewhat inefficient when it comes to smoothies. And the adaptor lid, which the POD mounts to, has an opening for pouring out as well, and that too is somewhat inadequate for smoothies. Perhaps both are great for liquids that aren't so thick. But ultimately, since the performance of the Ninja is so great, I can dismiss this minor flaw. I'd rather have a great performing unit with a semi-sloppy pour, than something that pours well, but can't mix for ....
2-21-14 Update: Discovered a few more CONS. While this is still working great, and the blades are still sharp, DO NOT use this as a coffee or spice grinder. While it does a decent job of grinding these things, the harshness of the coffee and spices scratches up the containers. I did this only a few times, and regret it. Clearly this unit is made strictly for liquids, or soft matter, and not hard solids. Learn from my mistake.
Originally, cleaning the lids that are used for the motor was easy, but the longer I have used this, the more difficult it is to clean because there are more nooks and crannies that I first realized. This will probably not be a problem for those with a dish washer, but for me to wash it by hand has proved to be cumbersome at times.
I hope this review has been helpful to you. If so, please let me know, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I don't know much, but what little knowledge I have, I'm happy to share with others. Thank you.
By Shelina
Great product! I use mine every day for fruit smoothies or protein shakes. I also use it to purée baby food. It comes out nice and smooth.
By Angel D.
I have owned several different blender brands over the years, generally in the 30-50 dollar range. I make smoothies and like them to be smoothly blended yet still thick in consistency. Meaning I don't like to have to pour in a lot of liquid to get the other ingredients to blend properly. I'd really never owned a blender I was truly happy with until I came upon the Ninja brand blender. This ninja blender is the second I've owned. My other Ninja has been with me so many years I've actually lost count of when I bought it. You might be wondering why the replacement, did it finally die of old age? Nope it's actually still awesome after 5+ years. I just happened to get the opportunity to review this Ninja blender in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and accepted the offer so my sister can have my old one.
I pulled my new shiny Ninja out of the box to find all the familiar parts I know so well. A large 48 ounce pitcher with a pour spout lid, a smaller 16 ounce processor bowl with lid. It also comes with two lids for storing as well. And lastly, the two part quad blades for each of the blending units and the cool "power pod".
The ninja runs differently than any blenders I've used before. First it has an upper and lower set of blades. This is great and lends to quick even blending and a great churning motion that a blender needs to get the job done. It also doesn't operate from a base that you set the pitcher on. Instead there is the power pod. This allows you to pulse or blend as needed by placing the pod on top of the blender. The blade's spindle clicks into the unit and you push down the button on top to blend. I really like this feature and it's easy to move the pod from pitcher to bowl when you're using both. It never takes long to blend anything so it's really not an inconvenience to not have a walk away blending option.
My absolute favorite thing about this blender is just how smoothly it blends ice. I can fill the pitcher up completely and in less than a minute have a pitcher full of snow. Really there is no need to have a snow cone maker if you have this. Today I actually blended a pitcher of ice and made snow balls. I then called the kids into the kitchen one by one and threw the snow balls at them. They laughed so hard. No one expects a snowball fight in June heehee.
The food processor bowl is really great for things like guacamole, salsa, and chopping vegetables for meal prep. I like that if I don't use up all of the blended or chopped ingredients I can just pop the lid on it and store it in the refrigerator. I'm just really happy with this blender and brand. If any one asks me about what kind of blender to buy I always recommend Ninja.
I pulled my new shiny Ninja out of the box to find all the familiar parts I know so well. A large 48 ounce pitcher with a pour spout lid, a smaller 16 ounce processor bowl with lid. It also comes with two lids for storing as well. And lastly, the two part quad blades for each of the blending units and the cool "power pod".
The ninja runs differently than any blenders I've used before. First it has an upper and lower set of blades. This is great and lends to quick even blending and a great churning motion that a blender needs to get the job done. It also doesn't operate from a base that you set the pitcher on. Instead there is the power pod. This allows you to pulse or blend as needed by placing the pod on top of the blender. The blade's spindle clicks into the unit and you push down the button on top to blend. I really like this feature and it's easy to move the pod from pitcher to bowl when you're using both. It never takes long to blend anything so it's really not an inconvenience to not have a walk away blending option.
My absolute favorite thing about this blender is just how smoothly it blends ice. I can fill the pitcher up completely and in less than a minute have a pitcher full of snow. Really there is no need to have a snow cone maker if you have this. Today I actually blended a pitcher of ice and made snow balls. I then called the kids into the kitchen one by one and threw the snow balls at them. They laughed so hard. No one expects a snowball fight in June heehee.
The food processor bowl is really great for things like guacamole, salsa, and chopping vegetables for meal prep. I like that if I don't use up all of the blended or chopped ingredients I can just pop the lid on it and store it in the refrigerator. I'm just really happy with this blender and brand. If any one asks me about what kind of blender to buy I always recommend Ninja.
By A. Eaton
I hate my old blender. It does not blend very well, the chopping leaves huge chunks so I was very excited to try out Ninja Master Prep. 1st I have to say it is so easy to clean, which is important because my usual blender does not come apart as much so I never think it is as clean as it should be. It comes with a pitcher that has a lid so that I can store it without having to move it to another container. It also comes with a bowl with lid, again I can store my home made salsa in the bowl right after I make it. Less dishes is always a PLUS! There is no base to sit your pitcher or bowl on instead it has a power head that you attach which gives you full control of whatever you are blending, pulsing, chopping etc. I like the splash guard which can save you froma huge mess and 2 blades that allow for quick and easy mixing. We decided to try out shaved ice to make home made icees and the kids loved it, so easy to use and they could even help out.My old mixer is in its final resting place, the trash and the Ninja Master Prep has taken its place on my counter.
I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are always my own.
I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are always my own.
By carla vogel
this is the Ninja that is similar to the Magic Bullet. I have loved my Magic Bullet but have almost worn it out over the years so got the Ninja. This Ninja is bigger and better because of the extra blades. I use it to make all of my pancakes, waffles, muffins, salsa, smoothies, chopped veggies, ham or chicken sandwich spreads, etc. You can pretty much use the Magic Bullet recipe booklet for both appliances. Just make sure the motor is properly seated on the base before you turn it on and it will work for years. It is my best kitchen friend.
By Amy Gurley
I received this as a Christmas gift, and so far, I love it. I currently own a Krups blender, which was only about $30, and I was preparing to buy something like a Viking Blender - something that has a much more powerful motor system, for around $150, when my parents got me this. The great thing about it is that it's not necessarily a blender. I mean, it is by definition, but there's a couple key differences. Blenders have an inherent flaw of only blending what's at the bottom, especially when it's something thick like a shake. I always ended up with big chunks of ice cubes in my shakes even after 3 minutes of blending. The ice just never reached the bottom. Not a problem with this system. Even if the blender carafe didn't have 3 sets of blades, it already works better than a blender because the blades aren't embedded in the bottom of the carafe. Which allows me to point out another awesome thing - don't you hate trying to scoop out your drink from the recessed blade area of a blender? And sometimes it just never gets clean? Or it leaks if you don't screw it on tight enough, or, God forbid (this happened to me once) the whole carafe unscrews itself while it's blending and crap flies everywhere? I love the design of the Ninja system if for nothing else than just to avoid all of that!
I haven't used this system for too many things yet, but let me tell you one thing it excels at - chopping ice. And I don't mean those dinky ice cubes that you get in the plastic trays. If you know anything about silicone ice molds, it makes the cubes huge and square. I looked at the ice cubes, and then at the Ninja and thought "let's give this a whirl". Boy was I surprised. Not only did it pulverize the cubes, but it did so in less than 30 seconds. Unlike my Krups blender, which would get hot and almost smoke if left on too long to try and pulverize the ice cubs, the Ninja motor didn't even get warm.
Now, onto the cons, which really aren't that bad. The whole system itself does take up a lot of space. I honestly don't think I need 3 carafes with 3 separate sets of blades and 3 lids. I have used the chopper, and it's definitely nice, but I don't know if I'll ever use the middle one. Maybe if I needed to chop something big like carrots or celery or something, I don't know. Another con is the obvious inability to allow it to sit there and blend something because you have to hold down the button for the motor. Now, this might not be so bad because it is extremely powerful, the blades are VERY sharp, and it doesn't take long to pulverize anything. But, it would be nice to be able to set it, and walk away for 30 seconds to do something else, even if it's nothing more than preparing to put more ice cubes in, (which is another flaw - you have to remove the motor and the lid before adding any solids). But, I think the flaws in the system, the way it's designed, allows the user to avoid dealing with the problems a normal blender has, and that's worth it to me.
I haven't used this system for too many things yet, but let me tell you one thing it excels at - chopping ice. And I don't mean those dinky ice cubes that you get in the plastic trays. If you know anything about silicone ice molds, it makes the cubes huge and square. I looked at the ice cubes, and then at the Ninja and thought "let's give this a whirl". Boy was I surprised. Not only did it pulverize the cubes, but it did so in less than 30 seconds. Unlike my Krups blender, which would get hot and almost smoke if left on too long to try and pulverize the ice cubs, the Ninja motor didn't even get warm.
Now, onto the cons, which really aren't that bad. The whole system itself does take up a lot of space. I honestly don't think I need 3 carafes with 3 separate sets of blades and 3 lids. I have used the chopper, and it's definitely nice, but I don't know if I'll ever use the middle one. Maybe if I needed to chop something big like carrots or celery or something, I don't know. Another con is the obvious inability to allow it to sit there and blend something because you have to hold down the button for the motor. Now, this might not be so bad because it is extremely powerful, the blades are VERY sharp, and it doesn't take long to pulverize anything. But, it would be nice to be able to set it, and walk away for 30 seconds to do something else, even if it's nothing more than preparing to put more ice cubes in, (which is another flaw - you have to remove the motor and the lid before adding any solids). But, I think the flaws in the system, the way it's designed, allows the user to avoid dealing with the problems a normal blender has, and that's worth it to me.
By Jonathan J. Bobal
Turns ICE into SNOW - Seriously... It cuts anything up nicely, it comes with three blending/chopping sizes. This was a top rated one on Consumer Reports, and they were right... it is the best!
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