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This machine is awesome! The two stage design provides consistent results. No more rogue chunks of ice to slow down progress. The first stage is dedicated to shaving the ice. At first I was meticulously feeding equally sized pieces of ice, but that got old. Now, if it can fit in the hopper, it goes in. This has the power to process some fairly large ice blobs. I've also used this just to shave ice for fruit bowls etc. The second stage is dedicated to blending the shaved ice with your mixers. I love it. I recommend this machine.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Filthy inside ice chute... In auto 3 drink mode, unlike the video from margaritaville website, it shaves ice and blends for nearly 10 seconds. It does not however > stop, rest, and reblend. Can be accomplished manually easily enough, but doesn't do what the manufacturer descibes.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This thing works great BUT...it is LOUD when shaving ice. I've also seen others say it won't fit under their cabinets to sit on counter top but this is not a problem at my house. It is approx 18 inches tall so a quick measurement will tell you the answer for your home. Otherwise, is quite easy to use (you may need to adjust the "recipe" to suit your taste), easy to clean up, and makes many great drinks....and shaving the ice before blending will definitely ease the workload of the blender (a key reason using just a blender to make margaritas kills blenders quick). Highly recommend if you like 'slushy' type drinks - is also a big hit with women in my neighborhood !!
I was skeptical at first with the cost vs a traditional blender. While speaking with the manager of the Margaritaville-Las Vegas, he told me this machine was unlike any blender. I decided to go ahead and purchase one several months later. Now I regret not doing it sooner. From the first pitcher, I had to agree this was not your typical blender. The automated ice shaving and blending is nice, but the consistency that it produces in your drinks is outstanding. I've made margaritas with a traditional blender for years and have been complimented by friends on them. I haven't had anyone over for margaritas since buying this concoction maker, but I believe they will be impressed. If you don't make frozen drinks very often, this is probably not for you. If you make them more than once a month or so, it is well worth the cost. We even got the travel carrier for it so we can take it on short driving trips with us.Read full review
Got this for my husband and he loved it. It is very powerful and does all the work. It's easy to clean and makes the best margaritas. It is bulky but that's why it's so powerful.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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