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Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker | 
 enlarge | Brand: Margaritaville
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $378.95
You Save: $21.04 (5%)
Rating:  18 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25.2
Dimensions (in): 21.8 x 17.6 x 11.9
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MPN: DM2000-000-000
Model: DM2000
UPC: 027045678803
EAN: 0027045678803
ASIN: B000QH2JCO
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Commercially UL approved with 700 watts of power and grounded three-prong plug | | • | Automatically mixes the right proportion of ice with ingredients | | • | Four automatic pre-programmed drink cycles | | • | Front access controls, stable footprint, and drip-free spout | | • | Measures 14 by 9 by 20 inches; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Cool down as you dip your feet into the warm crystal waters of Margaritaville. This pro-style beauty - in a brushed nickel-plated and die-cast housing - makes all your favorite frozen drinks, shaving ice and automatically mixing it with other ingredients for the perfect tropical cocktail. One-year warranty. Model DM2000.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 not overly pleased June 22, 2008
J. Bellso (Central New York)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First, I would rate it a 3.5
I purchased this item as I was tired of low quality drink mixers... I purchased the FIJI as it was the newest model out. It has a larger Ice holder and different settings for margaritas, daquiries, mudslides, and smoothies.
The machine is powerful and seemingly high quality. I feel it will last a long time. It does take some practice getting your recipies correct. Maybe its just me, but I also can NOT differentiate the drinks from the four different settings. A drink in the mudslide setting has the same texture as a Margarita....and etc. So I felt that was a waste for me. With the larger Ice Hopper thats nice, but easily available for the Key West version. I would rather have extra blending Jars as they are small and what I go through the most. The Key west seems to have the best matching ice reservoir for the blending jar. The drip through water catcher is nice... but very difficultt to clean. Its too narrow to wash by hand, you need to use a long handled something(minor inconvenience I guess).
Performance is nice. Its powerful and the ice shaver works well. very well actually/ But that too is extremely difficult to clean... If it comes out to clean, I cant figure mine out...so its pretty much just sticking a cloth it there to swap up melted ice, and hand pick out leftover ice. Its tricky as supports and the big blade can get you.
Also, probably the most fustrating thing is the ice hopper does not line up nicely with the blending jar opening. Its off about a 1/4 inch, but just enough for liquid to jump out when machine fires up. I was told I had too much liquid, but it does it no matter how much liquid I have in it. I now have to put the lid on the mixing jar at an angle so it lines up with the hopper, but this leaves an imperfect seal on the jar, and for full serving mixes it wants to come out the side of the lid.
Its also a big unit. We dont store appliances on our counter(actually wont fit under the counter wit the ice hopper on it), and we were limited as to where this unit would fit in our pantry... but thats fine, we made room. When mixing, the ice only feature is nice as you can really make a nice slushy drink for yourself or the kids if you wish. I pretty much only use the ice only and blend only buttons now, as the programmed settings either dont add enough ice for our taste or mixes it up too much. The no spill blending jar is not really no spill. It has a spout, but the glass is thick(quality), and that leads to dripping down the side when pouring. I would like to see them invent a high quality blending jar with a spout for pouring(as seen on cheap blenders)... now that would be the last great feature they would need to add.
I wish I had gotten the Key West to save money, but live and learn. Its a solid, decent looking machine that seems durable for years of use. I can live with its shortcomings operationally, but everytime I make a drink I cant get past the fact the blending jar does not line up perfectly with the ice hopper. I called the Manufacturer and they told me it in fact doesnt line up....That would be my clue to fix that, or not put it on the market at nearly $400.
Worth $400...NO...$300...NO... $200...sure, because of its powerful motor and expected lifespan. If you dont use it often its not worth it. The lower priced version at less than $200 would be perfect. But when using this often, you can justify a larger price. What else is out there like it anyhow???
Did I get a lemon? June 20, 2008
Ilovemydog (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Machine is cool. but it stops shaving ice after 2 uses. I'll take it back for an exchange. Let's see how is my luck on next one.
Updates: Before we brought this back for an exchange, we tried our Kitchenaid mixer/blender and it did a perfect job. So we ended up with a return, instead of exchange.
 Searching for that lost shaker of salt while making a Perfect Margarita June 13, 2008
Scott Anderson (Shepherdstown, WV)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When the Margaritaville DM2000 Premium Frozen Concoction Maker arrived it was very easy to setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step instructions had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a certain feel of durability. My guests commented that they loved the look of the machine, and the brushed-nickel finish really made it stand out.
I loaded it up with ice, utilizing bagged ice from a local grocery store mixed with ice from my refrigerator ice maker and looked at the instructions to see which drink I wanted to make. I then choose from four preprogrammed drink cycles; margaritas, daiquiris, slides, (mudslides) or smoothies, and then decided whether I wanted one, two or three drink settings. I then flipped the automatic Shave-N-Blend switch, and the machine automatically mixed the right proportion of ice with ingredients and timed it just right. If you decide at the end of the drink cycle that you need more ice or blending simply flip the switch to blend or shave to add what you so desire. I followed the instructions denoting exact amounts of liquids per drink as written in the included recipe book and the first batch of Margaritas came out perfectly.
It is truly a four step machine, add ice, select your drink and size, add your favorite mix, and flip the automatic Shave-n-Blend switch and within seconds your favorite concoction will be ready. The great part about this machine is that if you get guests that prefer thicker or thinner drinks simply flip the switch to blend a little more ice or just blend without adding ice. It's just that simple, and best of all if you leave the ice sit in the ice bin for an extended period of time the melting runoff collects in a clear reservoir located on the back of the machine. No more thin flavored soupy Margaritas or watered down Mudslides!
The varieties of drinks are endless but the cleanup is not. The glass-blending jar has a unique retro look that lends itself to easy stability when in use with a large glass handle and drip free spout. It's also great for simply shaving ice for snow cones and adding your favorite syrup and finishing off with a spoon. No matter what the size of your party this machine stands up to mountains of blending action. As long as you have ice to blend and mix to add the Fiji FCM will consistently churn out the proper Margarita, Daiquiri, Mudslide or Smoothie.
When you've mastered the Fiji FCM your friends will be asking you to be the Frozen Drink Master at their next party and with the FCM Carrying Bag you can take your machine on the road. The bag is made of water repellent canvas and designed to transport and store the Fiji FCM with straps that hold the pitcher in place during transportation. Simply slide your lost shaker of salt and fresh limes in the side pocket, grasp the nylon carrying handles and head to Margaritaville. You and your friends will have a blast using the Fiji FCM, so get one today, blend up a drink or two and hang on!
Great machine June 1, 2008
Mabelline Bondi (jackson, nj United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The machine is nice looking, and works great. My only complaint is the plastic part that covers the power cord is flimsy and for $350 plus it shouldn't be. Other than that, I am very happy with the great drinks it makes, it takes a few times to master how much mix and ice go it for perfection as no one is going to measure everything out when your having a party, but practice makes perfect. I learned
1. If you put too much liquid in and it comes out too watery, all you need to do is hit the "shave ice" only lever, and it will add more ice and blend.
2. There is NEVER enough liquor in the mixes, like Friday's Margarita's etc... you have to add extra liquor or it has no kick at all.
The machine blends the mixture and the liquor in the blender, then shaves ice and drops it in to the blender, then mixes it all up, adds more shaved ice, mixes it up and WALA great frozen drinks!!
Love my Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker!!!
Wasting away again.... May 21, 2008
JT (Las Vegas, NV)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Been eying this machine for a while but could never quite justify the cost. Lo and behold I received it as a perfect gift! While the price is high, this Concoction Maker does turn out perfect drinks! In the hot summer here in Vegas this machine will definitely be put through its paces, but judging from early results this baby will be rendering lots of frozen concoctions that will help me hang on.
If you can afford to splurge this is definitely the blender to get!
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