Margaritaville DM0500
Technology
The DM0500 has a 400-watt motor and has dual motors, one for shaving ice and the other for blending beverages.
Aspects and Features
The pitcher has a capacity of 36 ounces and is enough for producing frozen drinks for a small family. The machine has a shave-only setting that lets you shave ice exclusively, while there is also a setting for blending-only for mixing beverages. The machine can be operated manually with its ìblending and shaving onlyî feature which can be used with the help of a toggle switch. Using this you can get additional ice or blend your beverage for as long as you want.
The unique feature of the DM0500 is that it shaves ice and like other machines does not just crush or pulverize it. If you would like to let the machine do it by itself you can set it to an automatic mode whereby it shaves and blends by itself with no manual intervention. The mixer is marked on its side so that you can put the right measure of ingredients meant for your beverage. The blending jar is made of high quality and is very durable with shatter-proof material and dishwasher-safe parts. Cleaning is very easy since the jar can be removed.
Additional Specifications
The machine measures 14.4 x 8.3 x 18 inches and weighs 18 pounds. The jar comes with a convenient handle that can be used to lift or remove it. A shot glass, a quick start guide and an instruction manual is also part of the package.
Margaritaville DM2000
Technology
The DM2000 runs on 550-watts of power that is supplied through a 3-pronged plug. The motor is powerful and shaves ice and blends beverages with ease.
Aspects and Features
This frozen concoction maker is commercially UL approved which is a good thing since it can be used both in homes and in restaurants. You can just set it and leave it as it has an automatic mode which will mix the ingredients with ice using the right proportion of each ingredient in the mixture. Instead of crushing the ice it will shave it and then mix the ingredients which results in a good, consistent mixture. This can be done in 4 ways with the corresponding automatic settings for drink cycles. You can use the Ritas mode for liquids, the Daiquiris mode for frozen fruits, the Slides mode for ice cream and the Smoothies mode for fresh fruit and liquids.
You can even control the machine manually by the saving and blending modes given on the machine. It is easy to use the machine with its front facing control buttons. The drip free spout ensures that there is no mess when you create your beverages. It also has a stable footprint and will not spoil your counter top.
Additional Specifications
The machine measures 14x9x20 inches and weighs 22 pounds. You will get a quick start guide and an instruction manual with your purchase.
What is the Difference Between the DM0500 and DM2000?
The DM2000 has retained the useful features of the DM0500 and also has some improvements. It is powered by a more powerful motor with 550 watts whereas the DM0500 has a 450-watt motor. It is also much larger and can produce a larger amount of beverage. The most important difference is that it is commercially UL approved making it suitable for homes as well as for restaurants.
