Proctor Silex 57171 7-Speed Blender

I got this based only on price, you can't get a blender for less than $23 even at your local stores. I received it this past weekend and I put it to the ultimate test: Iced drinks! I put some ice cubicals, without precrushing them, and this little guy performed great! I then added some juice and fruits and enjoyed a wonderful iced beverage. Highly recommended also if you lift weights and need an easy-to-clean blender to mix the unmixable protein shake. All in all a great product and so far so good. I give it an extra point for not using glass (i.e. does not break) and for being extra easy to clean.

This is a really good blender for the price. You can make smoothies, margaritas and daquaris. I really like this blender. It is easy to clean. I also think that the plastic pitcher is a good item because I tend to be a bit of a klutz at times. It is also affordable, which is a big plus for a college student.

This blender does the job, especially for $20! Here are the pros & cons of the item.

Pros:
-Inexpensive
-Easy to clean
-Easy to assemble

Cons:
-Jar can't be stored in the fridge
-Takes a while to blend ice cubes if its added to the mixture last
-Doesn't come with replacement blades

But I would really recommend this product especially to college students because it's light weight and good for making cocktails & smoothies.