Magic Bullet

Pros: AS GOOD AS YOUR AVERAGE BLENDER!!!!!!!!

Cons: DOES NOT CHOP VEGETABLES AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

The Bottom Line: So, I just got a magic bullet and proceeded to use it for my dinner preparations only to find myself extremely disenchanted. Not only did this product not work for chopping any type of vegetable in my home and mind you I'm a vegetarian so I have quite a collage of vegetables in my home but also with the lid completely tightened to the max the product leaked. I would suggest sticking with your blender and chopper and taking up more counter space instead of wasting your time and money on such a product!

I am in complete disgust with the treatment I've received after calling magic bullet and letting them know how displeased I was and even more with the craftsmanship of this product.

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Pros: Small footprint. Powerful motor.

Cons: 1) Flaw in design. The rubber rotor on the base of the blades gets chewed up by the plastic rotor on the motor base every time the user pushes the blade in/out of the base. Once it starts to wear out, it wears out quickly.
2) Difficulty in obtaining parts. When my blades wore out I contacted the manufacturer for replacement parts. They made me jump through hoops to satisfy them I indeed own a genuine product before they would sell me the parts. The "evidence" they needed included sending them digital pictures of various parts of the motor base, over the course of several weeks of back-and-forth. I wasn't trying to get free parts. I was willing to pay for them and this hassle was completely unnecessary.
3) The little tabs on the cups, which are used to engage the motor, tend to break off. Once the tabs are gone, the cup can no longer be used with the base.

The Bottom Line: For occasional use only. I now use an on-off switch at the power plug so that the motor is turned on/off only when the blade is fully inserted. This will hopefully reduce wear on the rubber rotor.


Recommended: yes
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Pros: AWESOME MACHINE

Cons: NONE

The Bottom Line: I HAVE OWNED ONE FOR 5 YEARS ..

I AM A LIVE IN NURSE 24/7..TAKING CARE OF TERMINAL ILL PATIENTS ONLY......

I USE THE UNIT UP TO THREE TIMES A DAY DAILY...

MY CURRENT PATIENT IS NINETY YEARS OLD UNABLE TO CHEW ANY LONGER

LAST PATIENT I WAS WITH FOR 3 YEARS SAME SITUATION.

I DO SMOOTHIES

WITH FRESH FRUIT, FULL DINNERS ALL FRESH ITEMS, PUREE FRESH VEGETABLES, PUDDINGS, ETC.,

I AM THEN ABLE TO FEED THE PATIENT WITH A 60 CC SYRINGE

KEEPS THEM ALIVE WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS,

AND UNIT IS STILL GOING STRONG.

I AM BUYING ANOTHER ONE NOW FOR EXTRA USE, SPACE AND STORAGE.

DID I MENTION HOW QUICK,EASY,EFFICIENT AND ALLOWS MORE TIME WITH MY PATIENT,ALSO OTHER DUTIES AND A BETTER WAY TO PREPARE, FEED AND INTERACT.

THEY ARE ABLE TO EAT AND TASTE THE FLAVORS OF FRESH FOOD NOT CANNED, JARRED ETC.

ALSO CAN USE LONGER THEN 60 SECONDS.. HASN'T BURNED OUT YET !!

Recommended: yes
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Pros: Small size cups are handy
Drink cups are very nice.
Larger model has a BIG blender top included.

Cons: Difficult to find the "Platinum" series with the bigger motor.

Bottom Line: Had my Bullet for a year and am very happy with the quality.
Since I do daily chopping I bought the larger, heavy duty model sold thru HSC and it chops everything I've used it on. For cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion ect I do halve them, then "pulse" to avoid the mush (any blender tends to mush veggies if not cut to size and pulsed). Same thing with the O-ring...it keeps the liquids in the blender !



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Bottom Line: I've used my bullet very few times and it isn't working already. When I put the cups on the base it would make awful noise and I would find shavings left inside the base. Now it won't turn the blade at all. I can't see how you can put it on the base wrong. I kept trying different directions but still done the same. The motor(base)still works but blades won't turn. Now I have all these cups and base and blades but won't work. Very disappointed because I had wanted one for a long time and finally got it for it to only work a very short time.

Recommended: no
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Pros: Easy to use, easy to clean and small enough to leave on the counter top


Cons: Only useful for preparing relatively small things

Bottom Line: I bought this mainly for eggs and smoothies and as per the video, it does those great. I also found it was great for making baby food.

Some people have commented on the quality of the unit; we've had ours for around 5 years, using it daily for months at a time when we made baby food with it and it's still going strong.

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Cons: LOUD and unsatisfactory results.

Bottom Line: I have a Magic Bullet and nothing I have tried with it really worked as described. Even graham crackers did not chop evenly. Onions and peppers...even worse. I think my Kitchen Plus 2000 which is a manual crank type unit works faster, easier and creates more satisfactory results. And the real plus is that it only cost $20! There are some things this will not do and you must use a big mixer or blender but for everyday use (and I am single) it is far superior to the MB.

Recommended: no
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Pros: easy cleanup and small footprint means this thing could help you achieve one step closer to healthier eating. This thing truly rocks.

Cons: crappy plastic drive gear breaks for most people. Manufacturer knows about this, and I have not been able to find replacement parts. They don't mention the crappy little plastic gear on the television ads, I don't think.

Bottom Line: I didn't use the o-rings. The thing leaks when you fail to use the o-rings. The plastic drive mechanism for the blade cracked, and I thought it was toast. I was going to throw it out, but went on google and used 'how to fix a bullet blender' as my search phrase, and found instructions to fix the thing on ehow.com.
The manufacturer, I guarantee you, knows about this problem (crappy plastic drive gear) and does NOT offer replacement parts that I am aware of. That's designed perhaps to move more units? I don't know. But they should be ashamed, eh? My bad if I'm wrong, but I could not find any replacement parts, but LOTS of articles on Google about the cracked plastic drive mechanism.
Ok. Use the o-ring, or your goo will ooze into the motor. This is not good for the motor. If your motor starts smoking, this can be construed as a request by your blender to purchase a NEW blender and use the o-rings next time. Seriously. Use the o-rings. The blender does not leak if you use the o-ring. Ok. So, use the o-ring. Did I mention, you should use the o-ring?
Mine sadly broke after a year of allowing goo to leak into the motor (not using the o-ring). I even dishwashered the thing to clean the goo out of the motor. This could be construed as abuse. Avoid abuse. Abuse may lead to needing a new Bullet. I love the thing and am shopping for a new one. Now that I know how to fix the inferior plastic drive gear, I have no fear. I know I will never fail to use the o-ring, either. Looking forward to my new one. I used mine only for smoothies, protein drinks, after my workout. Can't beat it! Use the o-ring, or suffer the consequences. Bullet blender rocks. Shame on the manufacturer for knowing about the shoddy plastic drive gear and not making spare parts available. But get one of these, and use the o-ring. You'll love it.
By the way, don't cram the thing with ice. You'll crack that crappy plastic drive gear. And throw it away (when you could instead look online for easy fix instructions).
Use the o-ring. Don't cram full of ice. Enjoy!


Recommended: yes
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Pros: Convenience of blending and drinking from the same container.

Cons: Breaks down quickly and blades rusted out quickly too.

Bottom Line: I have to replace my blender on a regular basis because I blend frozen fruits in juice and that seems to break blenders pretty quickly. Not one has passed the test of time. So I have a decent amount of experience when it comes to testing affordable small size blenders. The Magic Bullet faired the worst. The stainless steel blade (I presume) rusted very quickly after I had left the blender overnight filled with water. The engine and blades started breaking up pretty quickly. Most of the time, the blades just spin without chopping. I do not recommend this product. The last small size blender I bought was at GNC. Although it is starting to break down again, it has lasted the longest. You get what you pay for seems to apply in the world of blenders.

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Bottom Line: I just opened my Magic Bullet that I bought yesterday and was really looking forward to using it while preparing dinner. I needed chopped onions and bell peppers, so I used the MB. Big mistake! It turned my onion into MUSH juice and big chunks of onion. I did the shake technique and all and it still was a mess. I'm really disappointed and what a lack of integrity for the company to market their product as though it really could chop well. They should've just sold it as a smoothie machine because that's all you'll get!

Recommended: no
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Pros: Makes great healthy smoothies with any ingredients of your choosing, and iced cappuccinos with ingredients you have right at home in your kitchen.

Cons: After several uses, it starts to leak liquids all into the base assembly right through to the vents on the underside while still PLUGGED IN TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET!!! How safe can that be?

Bottom Line: I loved my Magic Bullets (I have two) because of the size, ease of use and clean-up, however after several uses all liquids in my mixtures started to leak right through the blade assembly - right through the plastic mold (not even the edges!!). How can that be, unless there are hairline cracks throughout the blade portion? I do not think the blade part is made of strong enough plastic to chop thing such as ice, which unfortunately it is intended for. For this reason, if you purchase this item to make smoothies containing anything hard like frozen fruit pieces or ice cubes BEWARE: IT WILL CRACK UNDER PRESSURE!!!

Recommended: yes
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Pros: Recommended for smoothies & sauces

Cons: Doesn't chop veggies well.

Bottom Line: The reviews here speak for themselves. I agree with each review. Great for shakes, omeletes (refrain from using veggies!), however, not for chopping. Tried to make the salsa as per their recipe and it turned into a tomato/onion smoothie with unchopped slices of onion and tomatoes. Not exactly what we see in the info-mercial. And forget the 3 second pulses. You need to pulse longer than that. As I mentioned before, great for iced drinks and smoothies. Like the idea of the individual mugs for the iced drinks.

Recommended: yes
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Pros: Works a few times. Good for
one party then its time for
landfill or recycling.

Cons: Junk. NO customer service at all.
Shipping costs too high to return.

Bottom Line: It started smoking after only a few uses.
Ruined. Impossible to contact the company
for any reason other than purchasing a
new one. ie. NO customer service at all,
only sales department. Buyer beware!!


Recommended: no
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Bottom Line: I liked the Magic Bullet, until I saw my roommate using it and for some reason it started leaking from the cover as it was blending and leaked all into the motor. There were no cracks I was able to find and the lid seemed to be on just fine. Maybe I missed a minuscule crack but it ruined the whole machine! And the cups and lids aren't as easy as saving space in my cabinets as the Magic Bullet is itself saving counter space.

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Bottom Line: A friend recommend this machine, so I went out and bought it. All excited I started chopping onion for man dinner, and all that happened was a got a moosh at the bottom, and the top untouched. I tried shaking, I tried pulsing, nothing worked.
I thought maybe I had put in to big chunks of onion, so I proceeded to through it out and try with a new onion that I cut in smaller piece. Same thing. Very uneven, 20% mooshed, 80% untouched.
I gave up and did it myself.
Later I wanted to try the guacamole, same again. Moosh at the bottom, chunks up top.
What a waste of money :(

Recommended: no
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Pros: Convenient, small size, easy to clean, Makes mixed drinks easily. Juicer works well. Good for daily use of smoothies and shakes. Blend in the cup you drink out of. Less mess to clean up. Most everything is dishwasher safe.

Cons: Difficult to chop. Just wants to make everything into mush. Base can leak if you don't tighten enough or vibrates loose from a lot of ice.

Bottom Line: Wonderful for a healthy lifestyle. I use this magic bullet every day. My husband has a protein shake every day. I do sometimes also. I also mix up recovery drinks for after my workouts. This thing makes clean up very easy. I love that I don't have to dirty another glass. I just recently tried the juicer attachment and it works well for small batches of juice. I was given this, but feel if it ever broke I would have to buy another. I've used it for over a year now, sometimes multiple times a day and the motor still runs strong. The chop action I do not use much. It is hard to get an even chop without making mush. Sometimes the base leaks if I do not have it on tight or if there is too much ice packed in it. For what I use it for, I works really well and I love it's compact size. I think it's worth it just for its drink making abilities.

Recommended: yes
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Pros: Small size good for one or two people.

Cons: NO replacement parts!

Bottom Line: Nice blender but doesn't chop regular ice cubes well. The blade wore out quickly and I can't find any replacement parts!

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Pros: Dishwasher safe (top rack) cups and blades
Small and easy to store in cabinet

Cons: The motor seemed to weaken with time leading to breakage after one year of moderate use

Bottom Line: I would have given this a 5-star review except it broke after moderate use in one year. I like to make smoothies for a healthy meal replacement and the Magic B works PERFECT for that use. After a year of moderate use the plastic gear on the motor unit cracked in half making it unusable. I wonder if ther is a comparable product on the market that will last longer. In the end, I do feel that it was worth the $60 we paid for it.

Recommended: yes
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Pros: Good for shakes, smoothies and egg dishes. Good coffee grinder.

Cons: Messy food chopper.


Bottom Line: I use the bullet daily to grind coffee beans. It is quick and easy for shakes , smoothies and egg dishes. Make sure you use the the proper blade when chopping ice. It is not consistent with chopping vegetables and the "pulse action" is difficult to master. Look around for the best price. Recommended for small households.


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Cons: did not chop veg. very well at all even when shaken!
It seems the commecial was fantastic at very good video editing.I couldn't get my unit to do what they did in the commercial. Would send it back if it didn't cost so much to ship.

Bottom Line: would not recomend

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Pros: Great for small meals. Blends eggs and sauces perfectly

Cons: Not big enough for a big meal or a lot of people. A little pricey for a blender

Bottom Line: The Magic Bullet is a convenient blender to just leaves around the kitchen. You can use it to quickly make a shake or blend some ingredients for a meal, but it won't replace you other blenders or food processors.
I use it all the time for making some fresh sauces and omelets. Throw in some eggs, onions, spices and a little bit of cheese and it does a great job of blending everything for a perfect omelet. The problem I find is that I can't make a big meal with it because of the small size of the blending cups. It's great for one or two people, but more than that you will either be doing the same thing over and over, or just use a bigger blender.

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Pros: Small and convenient.

Cons: Uneven blending and not enough power.

Bottom Line: The Magic Bullet doesn't blend nearly as well as they show you on TV. It gets the job done, but things don't take 10 seconds like they show in the infomercial. It's hard to get the items at the top to blend, often leaving me with uneven results. It also can't blend tougher items as well as my usual blender, it just doesn't have the power.
It is exceptionally convenient. The small cups are easy to clean and it is small enough to fit in my kitchen.

If you blend several small items every day, this is a good item for you.

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Pros: Great at grinding coffee beans! Doesn't take up a lot of counter space.

Cons: Blade stays in place, makes mush out of veggies at the bottom(even shaking really doesn't help), crushing ice is a joke, and not quiet at all. Infomercial is very deceiving!

Bottom Line: We had purchased this and wow!! It seemed to be a great idea because it's the 2 of us..Little did we know that it was really a let down. Nothing like it claims to be. Everytime we used it to chop veggies it always came out like mush!!! Our salsa came out looking like tomato puree and our guacomole came out looking like green baby poop. Better off going with that "slap-chop" contraption the sham-wow dude was pushing.

Recommended: no
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