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Braun MX2050 Jug Blender | 
 enlarge | Brand: Braun
Rating:  459 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.8
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11.3 x 7.6
MPN: MX2050
Model: MX2050
UPC: 069055816899
EAN: 0069055816899
ASIN: B00004S9H3
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| Features:
| • | With its powerful 525 Watt motor, the Braun MX2050 provides the torque for making excellent drinks and soups | | • | High-capacity but compact 58 ounce glass jug has special measurement indicators and is easy to clean | | • | Jug Lid has an integrated measuring cup which can be conveniently removed for adding liquid while lid is in place | | • | 5 Speeds + Pulse Setting | | • | White Color |
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Product Description
Now that I'm on a diet, I practically live with my blender. It helps me make low-calorie and nutritious beverages that are filling without being fattening. The key, however, is making sure the blender can do the job. This Braun blender tackles the job. Whether you're watching calories or enjoy creating delicious smoothies and shakes, this blender has got the professional power to mix and blend almost anything.
Amazon.com Review
This appealing blender looks great, with a rounded triangular shape that marries form and function. It pours perfectly and cleans beautifully, but what we noticed first was the terrific grip on the handle: firm and comfortable, like a great handshake. The lid is also well designed, sealing easily and snugly, with tiny rubber tips attached on three sides to facilitate a smooth release and opening. This blender packs a lot of power, puréeing in seconds and turning eggs and oil into mayonnaise in fewer than two minutes. Five speeds let you whip up everything from chunky salsa to velvety soups; there's also a pulse mode when you need an extra surge to add solids or give something one last stir. As a bonus, this blender looks great on the counter or stores easily in two parts in the cupboard. --C. Whitney-Ward Editor's Choice:Braun's PowerMax blender is an ideal first blender--not too expensive and still heavy-duty enough for many blending tasks--and is our pick for best blender under $50. It has five speed settings and a pulse feature. The blades are made of stainless steel, which makes them strong enough to crush ice (don't pack the ice too tight, though), and they remove easily for cleaning. The blades, jug, and lid go in the dishwasher, while you wipe the base by hand with a damp towel.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Far too weak May 26, 2008
R. D. Sanders (TX USA)
I first used this blender in January 2006. We did not use it very heavily at all. I ordered new blades for it twice and now it won't blend anything. The new blades just about doubled the original price. I thought Braun had a good reputation, but I am throwing this blender away and I don't plan to purchase a Braun product again.
 Blender breaks, otherwise I like it! April 26, 2008
J. Ludlam (Columbia, MO United States)
I bought this blender because of good reviews on Consumer Reports and other sites, and bought it specifically to make food for my baby (as well as other uses). It worked very well for about 6 months, but then the white plastic piece at the base of the pitcher melted while I was blending on on high speed. I should note that making baby food requires blending/grinding grains and dried legumes on high for up to 2 minutes, but my baby food book says that blenders are designed to withstand this kind of work. I was disappointed. I did find that I could order a replacement piece (Amazon had it at the cheapest price overall), but I was not happy to spend more than expected on the blender.
 After all these years - still a drive gear design problem! March 15, 2008
Donald Allen (Urbana, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As one who works in manufacturing, I know the pressure to deliver a product to the consumer at a price he or she is willing to pay, BUT continuing to produce a product with a long-term design problem is inexcusable. Braun should recall all of the MX2050 blenders due to the design of their drive gear. The plastic gear breaks once too much torque is applied, and the teeth simply shear off.
I have a suggestion for anyone looking for a general purpose blender. Go to eBay in the "Collectibles" area, and look for a good old Oster or Waring - one from the '60 or '70s. No, these older blenders may not have the latest CPU technology, or fancy modes, and they may be the wrong color, but they work! And, they will continue to work after the Braun has chewed up its next drive gear. You can buy a really nice used Osterizer or Waring for less than $25 on eBay, and either will outlast the MX2050.
Loved it, at first! January 12, 2008
Scout (Bellevue, WA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This blender was recommended and highly rated on CR. It was great at first but quiclkly lost it's steam. Maybe it wasn't meant for smoothies with ice? I have since replaced it.
Braun 5 speed Power Max Jug Blender December 28, 2007
Jean Ellen Gantz (Iowa)
This blender got an excellent rating in one of my magazines, but I wasn't impressed. It does not do a good job with drinks requiring ice. Just doesn't seem to handle ice chips well at all, I was very disappointed, but what do you expect only paying around 40.00 for a blender. I've already replaced it with a Vita Mix, which is so much better.
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