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Features:- 49 piece storage system! Retractable and rotate-able carousel.
- Store all your containers & lids in less than one square foot!
- Three different container sizes with 1 universal lid.
- THE MAIN POINT IS: YOU SAVE A TON OF ROOM.... AND CLUTTER! FOR ME THAT'S A BIG PRIORITY
- 8 x 24 oz, 16 oz , and 8 oz containers. 24 universal lids.
Space saving system!:
I really like the Smart Spin--we've used it in a house of three adults for the last month. It is very compact for the amount of storage it gives. The plastic isn't tupperware quality, but it is sufficient. I don't feel comfortable carrying liquid in it (I pack a lunch and carry it in a backpack.). It would be nice if they came out with something that allowed large flat things to be stored in it, but we still have our old plasticware...
Great idea, quality not great:
The space saving design is wonderful. The plastic containers are poor quality. They break too easily.
Great for Newlyweds:
I first saw the Smart Spin on TV. I don't think I've ever purchased something I've seen on an infomercial before, but I saw it at Target and decided to give it a try. My mom has a collection of Tupperware like you wouldn't believe, and growing up I could never find the right lid for the container I was using (thank goodness for Press-N-Seal!). The Smart Spin system promised to eliminate that hassle, plus the containers are freezer-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Okay, I'll bite... What do I like about the Smart Spin? Lots and lots of containers. They give you 8 of each size container (small, medium, large), 24 lids, and a rotating stand. Yeah, the whole "49 pieces" advertisement is kind of misleading because you really only get 24 containers, but it's still a good amount for $20. I use them mainly for leftovers and for lunches to take to work. The small containers are perfect for putting dipping sauces or small fruits/veggies like carrots in. The lids snap on fairly securely and are leakproof. They work great in the freezer too; I store cookie dough balls in them and they haven't cracked yet. They are pretty handy for anything fairly small. At under twenty bucks, I don't really expect them to last too long, but so far they have held up pretty well. For the price I don't feel guilty throwing them away if I don't feel like cleaning them. You can pick these up for about $15 at most small shops like Walgreens. I would suggest picking up a dry-erase marker, that way you can write the date that you put leftovers in them in the fridge and erase it later. They tend to stack up as you use them, so it's an easy and cheap system for telling how old your food is. I actually got my first set of these right after I got married. It was just the two of us and since we didn't make big meals, we didn't have a lot of leftovers. These are great for small amounts of leftovers. I typically keep salsa, dips, fruits, veggies, and sometimes half a sandwich in them. You can also use them in the freezer for cookie dough balls (freeze on a baking sheet first, then dump into a Smart Spin container), chocolate chips, frozen berries (I like smoothies), and so on. If you are a single guy (or girl) and aren't a big fan of working in the kitchen, I'd say pick up two or three sets of these so you can just toss them in the garbage when you're done if you don't feel like running the dishwasher. Also great for college kids. What don't I like about the Smart Spin? For starters, the base is a piece of junk. Cheap plastic, extremely flimsy. But it holds the containers and lids better than anything I have, so I've held onto it. The rotating action is nice and yes, it actually fits in my cabinet so I can extend it out to grab a container when I want one. Let's see...the tops aren't as spill-proof as they claim to be. I like to make fruit smoothies for breakfast and store the leftovers to drink at lunch. I managed to knock one out of the fridge and onto the floor - the lid popped right off and I ended up with a huge mess on the floor. However, I've knocked them over with lighter foods inside (like sliced pineapple) and the didn't pop open, so I think the heavier they are filled, the more likely they are to pop open if you drop them. They hold up fine for short drops too. The lids snap on fairly well, but don't expect them to stay put upon heavy impact. Conclusion? Pretty decent. You get what you pay for. Don't expect Tupperware or Rubbermaid here. If you want an abundance of small, cheap storage containers that work decently well, don't hesitate to pick these up. In a "revision 2" model, I would like to see: (1) ergonomic containers, (2) a better locking system for the lid, (3) a pour spout built-in, (4) rubberized lids that are easier to pull off, and (5) a more durable and tough-feeling spinner base (just in case the manufacturer is reading this). Anyway, nobody else really has anything quite like this on the market, so it fills a nice niche. My fridge and freezer are filled with these things and I'm on my second set; I'm pretty happy with them overall. Thanks late-night TV!
Handy:
These are the handiest space savers I have ever bought. Other containers that claim they stack are great if you take the time to restack them and organize them constantly but with smart spin all you do is toss it in its proper space and they stack automatically and you are done. The lids are in the same place at the containers so no searching for the right lid. The lids fit all pieces. The only draw back I have seen is mine crack and break but they have smart spin expansion packs where I just order more. I freeze, microwave and serve and store with these. I love it.
Love them!!!!!:
I picked up a set for myself at Walgreens about two years ago, and paid about $10. I recently bought them at Target for my mother, and paid $5 more. I absolutely love the darned things! They save so much space, they stack well in the refrigerator, and I have microwaved and frozen them countless times, and they've held up beautifully. If you see them in the store for $15 or less, it's TOTALLY worth the price!
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