Anonymous wrote:My Ninja is great. It was only about $50. I use it every day to make smoothies and it does a great job with ice.

+1 We broke a blender and two immersion blenders with daily smoothies until this sucker came along.

Vitamix. I make whole meals in that thing. Most used appliance I have ever had. More used than my toaster.

Oh my goodness. I just use my regular blender. I think it's a Hamilton Beach!

My Ninja is great. It was only about $50. I use it every day to make smoothies and it does a great job with ice.

Vita Mix if you can afford it is the way to go

Love my Vitamix!

a regular blender is OK for smoothies, right? I've been thinking of trying to make some, but I don't want a new appliance.

Love my cuisanart smoothie maker. Comes with 4 portable cups. Easy to clean and great price at BBB with coupon.

Breville (just juicer). I don't remember th model number but it was around $150 from bed bath and beyond. It has a separate area for the pulp making it easy to clean. It's worked very well for me, though I've only had it three months

Thanks!