Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Blender, Chrome

by Back to Basics

Product Features

• Smoothie blender makes a great party accessory
• 2 speeds and 700-watts pulse, crush, and blend ice and fruit
• Dispenser spout allows mess-free self-serve
• 7-cup pitcher with custom stir stick; wash by hand
• Measures 14-3/4 by 8-1/2 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.3 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000ARZWS
• Item model number: SP700C
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,006 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Healthy fruit smoothies or frozen strawberry daiquiris will be the hit of the party with this Smoothie Pro blender. After the concoction of choice is blended smoothly--the special blades crush ice with no problem--guests can help themselves by placing a glass under the self-serve dispenser valve. If the smoothie has been sitting for a while and needs re-mixing, all one needs to do is push the Mix/Pour button at the same time as opening the valve, and the drink comes out in a smooth stream. More ingredients can be continually added so that the jar never runs out. The powerful 500-watt motor bumps up to 700 watts when the Pulse button is pushed; the operating noise bumps ups too at that point, but would most likely be drowned out by party revelers. A custom designed stir stick inserts through the lid opening and can be rotated in place during blending to help eliminate air pockets and break up lumps. Made of durable plastic that is best washed by hand, the tapered 7-cup jar features handy measuring marks that indicate suggested levels of liquid and frozen ingredients. Recipe cards are included. Measuring 14-3/4 by 8-1/2 inches, the blender is constructed of a plastic base, making the entire unit lightweight and easy to carry to a friend’s house. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

The smoothie pro 700 features 700 watts of pulse power for easy, fast smoothies. The dispenser spout eliminates the mess of pouring.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A lot of power and a lot of noise, January 5, 2004

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A. Jose (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Blender, Chrome (Kitchen)

It makes nice smoothies but the 700 watts of power creates too much noise. The noise was so loud that at first I thought something was wrong with the unit. The loud noise makes you think twice before using it. They should issue ear plugs with each unit. The retaining nut for the blades vibrated loose and leaked all over the unit. The plastic housing and pitcher gives it a cheap quality look. I would be surprised if this unit last more than one year with light use.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money, February 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Blender, Chrome (Kitchen)

I bought one of these last summer. It lasted about 2 weeks with infrequent use. I called the company and they sent me a replacement part which lasted 1 use. I was just making smoothies and not doing anything heavy-duty with it...not even using fruit and only a few 1/2 size ice cubes at a time. In my opinion they should recall this Smoothie Pro as defective in design. The motor is too powerful for the construction of the blade assembly. Perhaps my bad experience with this can save someone else from wasting money.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Ice Crusher, POOR Quality Product, February 16, 2004

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"ghostridernga" (Fort Bliss, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back to Basics Smoothie Pro 700 Blender, Chrome (Kitchen)

I have had this item for about 2 months. It crushes ice realy well and the pour spout is convient. But that is where it stops. The pour spout was convient until the tab broke. It is completely plastic and very flimsy. Not 2 days later the blade housing stripped and now is completly ineffective. The motor runs fine but is useless without a blade to be turned. With 700 watts you would think that they would realize that plastic is not the best answer. I would not recommend this to anyone unless some changes were made!