I use this blender for smoothies with a base of frozen fruit and it does a great job of making sure all ingredients are pureed to perfection. This is a very powerful appliance with blades located in the base of the glass pitcher (not on a rod running up through the middle) which seems to work great when making just for one. The "smoothie" setting is pre programmed for just the right amount of pulsing. I like the glass jar and so far it has worked beautifully for me. Some may consider this blender heavy but I find that indicates power and stability.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We recently received and used the Cuisinart Hurricane Blender. It had great power, sealed tightly and worked quickly. We made a variety of different things in the Cuisinart Blender and all of them worked great. We have purchased another as a gift already, it really is a great blender!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This blender is powerful and quiet! I love that it is a sleek design and has different modes! My smoothie was delicious!! Loved this new blender!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved using this blender for my daily morning smoothies. It is quick and efficient. I love how fast it chops up the ice too. I would recommend to all my friends and family for their blender use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This blender is very powerful, intelligently designed and just amazing. I like that it has a digital selection with just the turn of a dial. It made perfect drinks every time. Restaurant quality milkshakes and daiquiris. I love the design and I would recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I received this product I wondered why such a larger base for a blender. When you turn the blender to on you understand why the base is so large. It has a very powerful motor inside that can blend almost anything. A lot of blenders these days come in plastic. This has a heavy and sturdy glass pitcher. No longer worrying about what else are you getting in your smoothies. In addition, from the product pictures you can see how sleek this blender is. This is an upgrade to my current counter-top appliances.