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Oster 6646 Osterizer

*Est. $40

Reviewed by ConsumerSearch

Pros

Owners say the Oster 6646 Osterizer does a good job with soft cheeses and mushrooms.

Cons

Several owners say the Oster 6646 Osterizer shouldn't be used to process frozen foods, and others report breakdowns.

Our Analysis
Specs

Although it's inexpensive for appliance that can do double duty, most owners say you're better off buying two separate appliances instead of a blender/processor hybrid. This combo machine gets better reviews overall than the Cuisinart Duet (*est. $80), but several owners say their units didn't work properly or at all. Most owners say the Oster 6646 works better as a blender because the food processor bowl has a very small capacity.

This blender/food processor hybrid has not been professionally reviewed, but the Oster 6646 Osterizer has garnered 50 reviews at Amazon.com, which is the best place to judge overall owner satisfaction. It hasn't been evaluated yet by Consumer Reports or Good Housekeeping.

Our Sources

1. Amazon.com

This blender/food processor hybrid has garnered about 50 reviews at Amazon.com. The Oster 6646 Osterizer gets fairly high average ratings, but most owners comment on its performance as a blender, not as a food processor. Many owners say the mini food processor does a good job with mushrooms and soft cheeses, but we read several reports of breakage and motor failure..

Review: Oster 6646 Osterizer Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

2. Epinions.com

Six owners have posted reviews of the Oster 6646 Osterizer at Epinions. Most reviews, however, comment on blending and not on food processing. One owner says she uses it daily to process vegetables, and it does a good job, but another says it cannot handle frozen foods.

Review: Oster 6646 Osterizer Reviews, Contributors to Epinions

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