Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food ...

• 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles a wide range of cooking tasks
• 3 cups food processor bowl, 40-ounce glass blender jar--great for parties
• User-friendly, 7-speed, touch pad control with indicator lights
• Includes 1 standard blade and 1 slicing/shredding disc
• Measures 16 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Review:
Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to purée baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks. This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight-fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meat or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments are dishwasher-safe, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings (including ice crush and pulse), is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet that explains how to use all the features and lists 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan

Nice looks but ...:
I got this blender as a Christmas gift 1 1/2 years ago. It looked very nice and the glass jar and base were sturdy. I used it mainly for smoothies (and Margaritas over the summer; used the food processor part just a couple of times). However, I noticed that just after a few uses, it began struggling, to the point that I was adding one fruit at a time or one or two ice cubes at a time, not to bog down the motor which seemed to be in CHF. Recently, it just died ... Now, I am in the market for another blender. After reading many reviews, I am going to purchase another Cuisinart (SB-5600). I'll keep you posted.

loud, bulky, and cheap:
I bought this 6 months ago. I am already looking online for replacement parts because the base to the blade cracked rendering the blender useless. It is so loud, I have to plug my ears and it scares my kids. The food prossesor purees everything to a pulp, even when you pulse it just a few times. The glass blender is heavy, akward, and drips all over when you pour. I paid 80$ for this at a department store, lucky it was a gift card. For a Cuisinart, I thought this would be quality. Keep looking.

Noisy - does not make good chutney:
Here's a couple things off the bat: I use this blender for heavy Indian cooking and I will compare it's performance to my Aunt's 30-year old glass-jar blender (Osterizer) that she still users every two days. 1. This it is noisy. Very noisy. At the food processor setting / puree you can't hear squat within 20 feet of this thing. - The 30-year old Osterizer is incredibly quiet in comparison. 2. This thing does not make good chutney. No matter what jar / blade/ setting you use - at the end the chuteny is never 'fine' enough and is leafy/chunky. - The Osertizer is quiet and does the job with a glass jar mixer 3. The Cuisinart glass jar always has stuff that never reaches the blade when I am pureeing spinach / coriander. - The Osterizer never misses a beat From what I am reading online - the new Osterizer blenders are garbage. I was recently informed by a friend, that one can get the Indian Sumeet brand mixer for about $100 including shipping designed for 110v. I think I am going to go with that in the next couple weeks. BTW, I've had this blender for 2 years now.

Good Blender, but gear broke within 2 months:
I bought this blender after comparing multiple options for a reasonably priced blender. As others have stated, the blender performance is great. I used it primarily for preparing protein shakes. It crushed the ice well and blended the ingredients into a smooth shake. Unfortunately, the gear for the blade broke in just 2 months after purchasing the product. Needless to say, I am very disappointed. The product is a good one if you can avoid what appears to be a common issue with this blender.

High Rent Name-Low Rent Product:
After a year of occasional use, this blender burnt out while blending something soft, filling the kitchen with awful fumes. Of course, the warranty has expired; now it's only good for the landfill--and that includes the duplicate set of accessories I bought thinking that the blender would last awhile since my last blender, an Oster, lasted 20 years. I do not recommend this product--don't be fooled by a brand name.