Featured is a DC shaving/blending motor for mixing quality frozen drinks, pre-programmed settings for shaving ice and blending up to 36 ounces of drink, and an included charging base. And unlike conventional blenders, the Explorer has a built-in ice well that adds shaved ice on top of the drink ingredients prior to blending. According to most consumers, the blender provides consistently good-quality drinks on an automatic cycle. However, there are many removable parts that could easily be lost or damaged.