Oster 6684 12-Speed Blender, Black
by Oster
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 6684 12-Speed Blender, Black
Customer Review: Look no further. This blender is AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me respond to a few poor reviews that made me a little concerned about purchasing this blender. One reviewer said "The little plastic "plug" in the lid fell through into the blender as I was using it". He may have gotten a defective one, but the one that I got would have no realistic way for the plastic "plug" to fall through the hole in the lid. It is very well made and would have to be forced VERY HARD for it to even have a chance of making it through - regardless of the angle at which you put the plug. Another reviewer said "the one I received had a jar that did not sit comfortably on base." Again, if that happened I hate it for that guy. The jar I got sat on the base quite well. Another reviewer said, "You CANNOT get your goods back out of this thing without making a mess." The blender I got is very easy to pour from.
Now let me tell you how awesome this thing is. I had a Hamilton Beach blender for a few years that did okay. It would make smoothies and shakes, but would take quite a while and would ALWAYS leave chunks of ice that did not get blended. Even if I left it on for a full minute it would not get the job done. When I used this new Oster 6684 for the first time I made a shake the way that I normally do with some fruit, milk, and ice. After about 10 seconds I could not find a single chuck of ice in the entire shake. In two years with my old blender there were always chunks of ice - always. I could not be any happier with the Oster. Hope this is helpful.
Customer Review: Really good blender!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first blender, and I'm sure there are many other good blenders out there. However I would love to explain why I chose this particulare one and why I love it so much.
It's simple to use, easy to take apart for cleaning, although the base is plastic it is very strong and the gear for the blade in the base is metal unlike the higher end more expensive models which use a plastic or nylon gear. And still, the base is not flimsy and something that can easily break. It really is designed very well with a nice weight to stay put on your counter when blending. It won't be tipping over.
Actually, I would prefer the base made how Oster did this with the plastic/nylon instead of metal, keeping the cost way down instead of $90 to $100 just to have an all metal base.
When I got my Oster 12-speed Blender, trying it out I really liked seeing how powerful the motor is. Actually alot more powerful then I expected for what I paid for it.
Also I really love the fact that the jar itself is actual glass and not some plastic. With a nice heavy weight to it.
I can really see this blender lasting a very long time. Excellent design and construction. Powerful motor. Easy cleaning. Big enough to get the job done but not to big to take up alot of counter space. Metal gear to last a long time. Actual thick glass jar. And priced unbelievably low.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: Still going strong - 1 year later!
Summary: 5 Stars
This blender gets used several times a week. I selected the brand Oster because my mom's food processor has lasted her about a decade, and shows no signs of wearing down anytime soon.
I received this blender in June 2008. I use it for a variety of things:
- Fruit Smoothies
- Thick Milkshakes
- Homemade Frosting
- Margaritas
- Other Recipes
It is easy to use, dishwasher safe (a MUST in my house), and it looks great if you leave it out on the counter. I was surprised at the quietness of this blender. No blender can be silent, but this is much quieter than I had anticipated.
I would recommend this to anyone who uses a blender, whether it's daily or a few times a year.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: So Far A Really Good Buy!
Summary: 5 Stars
After many, many days of searching and reading reviews, I finally settled on this blender. We just got it a few days ago and my 18 year old son put it straight to work. He is in to body building and uses it to blend up his protein shakes. These shakes have some very thick ingredients, including large ice cubes. So far, this blender has been great. It mixes things up very smooth and crushes the ice well. He is very pleased. I like the heavy glass jar and the ease of cleaning. I also like the fact that the drive shaft is metal. I believe that this is a well made blender and am anxious to see how it performs over time. I will update this review in the future as we use the blender for other foods.Customer Review: Great Blender
Summary: 5 Stars
Ordered with my fingers crossed. Over the years I have owned too many wimpy blenders that get that burn-y smell when I try to make something heavy duty, like hummus! This is the ultimate test of a blender's muscles. Well, this one passed the test! It did its job and I was relieved. It is easy to clean, easy to use a rubber spatula to get everything out too. We were a bit disappointed that this item took nearly a week to arrive here--probably the result of two major snow storms that his New Jersey just when we ordered. I think that this item is well worth the price. Try it, you will like it!