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| About - Oster BCBG08 |
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The Oster BCBG08 is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the BCBG08 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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The market-share leader offers a basic line and the upscale Fusion, Counterforms, and Classic Beehive lines. The flagship Fusion line includes touchpad controls and preprogrammed settings. Oster's products are sold through department stores, online retailers, Walmart, Target, appliance retailer, and many more outlets. Prices range from $20 to $100. |
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Glass jar |
Yes |
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Plastic jar |
No |
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Stainless-steel jar |
No |
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Removable blade |
Yes |
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Controls |
Pushbutton |
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Pulse |
Yes |
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By from
Excellent Blender
9/25/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Good Pitcher
Great ice crush
Powerful
Precise Control
Stable
Works well
Cons
Best Uses
Crushing Ice
Drinks
Milkshakes
Smoothies
Comment:
I make smoothies and milkshakes every day and my previous blender konked out on me. After doing a LOT of research to find a high-quality yet reasonably priced blender (read: not an expensive, over-the-top professional blender) I decided on this one. Seven months later is is still going strong. It crushes ice with ease and blends easily. I have recommended it to several friends who, after buying it, are also thrilled with its performance.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
A Workhorse
8/16/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Good Pitcher
Powerful
Stable
Cons
Best Uses
Crushing Ice
Drinks
Small Kitchen
Comment:
I have used this blender everyday for a smoothie brunch (lots of ice) for over a year now without a single problem.<br />There must be a serious difference between units being shipped out if other reviews are to be believed.<br />I happened upon this one by accident needing a cheap one to tide me over until I purchased another expensive model. However, this one out performs my last $150 Cuisinart hands down. And with the price under $40, I can toss this one out and purchase another (if it ever does go bad) and still be ahead in the blending game.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
OK while it lasted: 1 year
8/4/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Good Pitcher
Cons
Durability
Loud
Unstable
Best Uses
Comment:
I used this, almost exclusively, for making smoothies 2-3 times per week, usually with frozen fruit. It did a very satisfactory job for a year, generally blending frozen fruit in about 20 seconds (sometimes one needed to stop and give it a mix). It was loud (my 5-year old would run out of the kitchen) and vibrated such that you needed to keep your hands on it. However, at about 11 months a very large frozen strawberry was too much for it, and the hard rubber-like piece that holds the blades to the motor spindle basically ripped in half. Ultimately, you get what you pay for.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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