Ninja Blender NJ600 XL - Great Blender

I got this blender today so it has only been used twice. However, I LOVE it so far...made "snow" in a jiffy. My main use will be for smoothies and it is a champ at making these clump free. I used all frozen fruit and nuts in mine today and it blended them right up. The container is huge and made perfect sized smoothies for my family of 3. I was in the market for the Blendtec total blender and while I'm sure it would be an AWESOME blender, it's just too expensive for my smoothie habits right now. Hopefully, this blender will be around for a few years. It is really sturdy on my cabinet as well. I love the fact that the container must be locked on before the machine will power up. Another reviewer mentioned the size was tall...it is a tall machine! I will have put the container in a cabinet and leave the base on countertop. It measured 17" from counter to top of the container with the lid locked on top. About 7" deep measuring from front to back of the base.
Hope this helps,

Update on my review...
I have made quite a few smoothies now and it is proving to be a great blender! I don't have any clumps or chunks in anything I've blended. I'm using frozen fruit and ice as well and it is smooth. The only time it is "gritty" is when I add nuts but I like the texture. They are extremely blended down but it does change the consistency a bit. I use the regular straws and drink it just fine. I'm extremely happy with this purchase=)

Product Features

•     Generous 72-ounce pitcher
•     1000-Watts professional grade motor for heavy duty blending and processing
•     Pitcher, lid and blades are dishwasher safe
•     Ninja 6-Blade Technology
•     Ultimate Ice Crushing Action - Blasts Solid Ice Cubes Into Powdery Snow In Seconds

Product Description
In sociology, there is the concept known as "defining the context of a situation." It deals with how humans blend and integrate (or not) in societies or social situations. Several contexts need to be met and satisfied. The Ninja XL Blender NJ600 easily mixes kitchen ingredients to make delicious drinks, soups, and foods. Daniel Moynihan discussed America as a multicultural environment, much like a tossed salad. The NJ600 powerfully blends several ingredients to create an entirely new whole. Contextually, the Ninja 600 is a blender that is powerful enough to bring together many different ingredients to develop a truly holistic solution. A blender is merely a blender. The Ninja XL redefines it completely.

Love nutritious smoothies? Make your own! The Euro Pro Ninja XL Blender has a 1000-watt powerful motor and a 72-ounce pitcher for making virtually any type of healthy or bar drink. Mix up your next meal with this Ninja XL blender. The powerful blades allow you to chop veggies for appetizers or crush ice for frozen drinks. This versatile Ninja XL blender is sure to come in handy in your kitchen for everyday use and when throwing a party.

The electronic control panel offers 3 speeds and PULSE for controlled processing. This powerful unit can effortlessly crush ice into snow and blend whole vegetables and fruits into delicious smoothies in just seconds.. The cord storage helps keep your countertops clear while the sturdy no-slip base offers stand-still performance.
As seen on TV, the Euro Pro Ninja XL NJ600 Blender is a powerful kitchen tool for processing foods and on ice-breaking. It's a socially positive appliance that can bring joy to all.

Features:
Precision Cutting - Dices, Chop & Puree Top Fill Spout Non-Slip Base Safety Lock Unit Dimensions are approximately 10 1/2 H x 14 2/5 L x 9 1/4 W 110-120V AC Powered with cord management