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Cuisinart Smart Power SPB-7

Approximate retail price:

$60

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About - Cuisinart Smart Power SPB-7
The Smart Power SPB-7 is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Smart Power SPB-7 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Icy drinks: Indicates how well the blender made icy drinks. Convenience: Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance. Smoothies: Indicates how well the blender made fruit smoothies.

About - Cuisinart Smart Power SPB-7

The Smart Power SPB-7 is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Smart Power SPB-7 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Icy drinks:: Indicates how well the blender made icy drinks.
Convenience:: Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance.
Smoothies:: Indicates how well the blender made fruit smoothies.

About This Brand
This mid-range-to-premium brand offers dual-purpose models that come with interchangeable parts, making the machine double as blender and food processor. Individual models include push-button and touchpad controls and LED displays. Cuisinart is widely available in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and through online retailers. Prices range from $50 to $150.

About This Brand

This mid-range-to-premium brand offers dual-purpose models that come with interchangeable parts, making the machine double as blender and food processor. Individual models include push-button and touchpad controls and LED displays. Cuisinart is widely available in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and through online retailers. Prices range from $50 to $150.

Features & Specs - Cuisinart Smart Power SPB-7
Passed durability Indicates whether or not the blender still functioned after undergoing the durability test. Passed durability	Yes
Glass jar Heavy and stable, can be put in the dishwasher, and don't get cloudy or stained. Glass jar	Yes
Plastic jar Lighter and easier to handle than glass, but that makes them more likely to wobble or tip over. Plastic jar	No
Stainless-steel jar Stylish, sturdy, lighter than glass, and often dishwasher-safe, but you can't see the contents. Stainless-steel jar	No
Removable blade A blade that can be removed makes cleaning easier. Removable blade	Yes
Controls Indicates the type of controls the blender has. Controls	Touchpad
Pulse Identifies that the blender has a pulse feature, which provides the user with greater control during use and prevents overblending. Pulse	Yes
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User Reviews - Cuisinart Smart Power SPB-7

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Leaks All Over

By Scott from Minneapolis, MN on 9/3/2009

Pros:

Easy to clean, Lightweight, Touchpad

Cons:

Did not last long, Fake chrome housing

Best Uses:

Shakes

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

We don't use this that often so even after having it for a year it really didn't go through many cycles or clean-up. Yet it is now leaking at the base to the point where it is unusable. Very disappointing from a brand name such as Cuisinart.

Pretty good blender

By Park5 from Takoma Park, MD on 7/21/2009

Pros:

Easy to clean, Used

Cons:

broke

Best Uses:

Crushing ice, Pesto, Protein shakes

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had this model for over two years and I got it from someone who had used it for a while (not sure how long, it was pretty new). After using it for mostly protein shakes, including crushing ice and frozen berries, it finally broke. The part that is connected to the base that spins the blade broke off (plastic) so I ordered a new part and when it got here I realized I couldn't replace it because part of the part that broke was still connected to the center rod that spins. In the meantime, I broke part of the motor trying to get it off. The company was responsive when I ordered the part, and all of their replacement parts are available on their website (blades, tops, etc). Overall I think it lasted a pretty long time for the use it got. I am now trying to decide if I should get the same one again or a new one with a better rating. This one doesn't have a high recommendation by CR, but some of the other ones that do have bad consumer ratings. Wish me luck.

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