http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-SmartPower-Premier-600-Watt-Blender-reviews Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:13 GMT Latest reviews about Cuisinart SmartPower Premier 600-Watt Blender http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-SmartPower-Premier-600-Watt-Blender-review-29753 I purchased the <strong>Cuisinart SmartPower Premier 600-Watt Blender</strong> 6 months ago.  It has done everythng I asked.  The blender has great power, is easy to clean and stores under my counter.... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-SmartPower-Premier-600-Watt-Blender-review-29753 silverjo 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-SmartPower-Premier-600-Watt-Blender-review-b2a87 Well, it is not a vitamix, but considering the price I paid for it, $70, it is a good blender.  It does every job well and has not yet broken down.  I find it to be a lot better than cheaper blenders that don't have the 600 watts which the is least amount of power, I think, to crush ice and make smoothies, frappes and cocktails.  <br/><br/>The only problem I have with it is that when I make smoothes, although the drink comes out well blended, both the fruit peices and ice pieces are a bit course, but still a good smoothie.  <br/><br/>Also, I think that cuisinart blenders in general are very reliable.  I've had another one before this one that lasted me 10 years before I sold it in a garage sale. <br/>... Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:13:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cuisinart-SmartPower-Premier-600-Watt-Blender-review-b2a87 Chubbydeer 4