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Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z

Price range:

$64.00 - $75.99

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About - Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z
The Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Designer Series BLSTAS-Z 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. Miscellaneous tests: Miscellaneous tests is a combination of how well the blender pureed soup and grated parmesan cheese.

About - Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z

The Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Designer Series BLSTAS-Z 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.
Miscellaneous tests:: Miscellaneous tests is a combination of how well the blender pureed soup and grated parmesan cheese.

About This Brand
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.

About This Brand

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.

Features & Specs - Oster Designer Series BLSTAS-Z
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	Pushbutton
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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Evelynne

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Miramar, Fl

5.0

Excellent!!!! Very good blender!

5/14/2012

Pros

Perfect smoothies

Powerful

Precise Control

Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Cooking

Crushing Ice

Drinks

Comment:

Every morning I make myself smoothies and during the day we use it to cook! It is the best Oster blender I ever have !

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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