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  Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black

  Kitchen (Hamilton Beach)
  

  Rating (471 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Awesome and Perfect for Smoothies!!!

  I was looking for an inexpensive small personal blender that was powerful, easy to use, and could blend a perfect smoothie. I did a lot of research and looked into about a dozen other brands including the famed "Magic Bullet". What I found out was that not all personal blenders are made equal. The "Magic Bullet" didn't get very good reviews even though it is by far the most popular. After all my intense research, I settled on this one... The Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender. Here's the scoop on what makes this surprising blender the "cream of the crop" :)Pros:-Simple and easy to use-Easy to Clean-Powerful enough to chop frozen fruits (and probably ice too)-Pulse button allows you more control because you can start or stop it.-Seems very sturdy and only has 3 parts to it. (lid, glass, and base)-This thing is freaking cheap... got mine for $15.-Blends Smoothies perfectly with no unchopped pieces of fruit.-Power cord... 5/5 D. Truong "Duke of New Mexico" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews, July 26, 2008

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  Great design, go easy on the motor, though

  I got this for my 17 year old son to make smoothies. He made the most delicious peach smoothie from ice and the Big Train Fruit Tea Smoothie Blast syrup also bought on Amazon. The consistency was smooth and perfect, just like a professional frozen drink. I asked him to make me one. On the second smoothie the motor died. We thought maybe it needed a little "rest" but sadly, it was the end of the road for that blender. When pressed for details, my son admitted that he noticed a burning smell before the motor stopped dead, and yet he kept pressing that button! Bottom line: great design, lightweight, nice personal cup size, easy storage and cleanup. The motor is just not very powerful, and can't take long blending times. Still, we are going to order a replacement and see if a bit more TLC while blending gives this blender better shelf life. Seems like it worked for some of the other reviewers.Update: we got the new blender and it is working out great. You just have to be... 3/5 S.A. "bham" (Southeastern MI USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black (Kitchen) I got this for my 17 year old son to make smoothies. He made the most delicious peach smoothie from ice and the Big Train Fruit Tea Smoothie Blast syrup also bought on Amazon. The consistency was smooth and perfect, just like a professional frozen drink. I asked him to make me one. On the second smoothie the motor died. We thought maybe it needed a little "rest" but sadly, it was the end of the road for that blender. When pressed for details, my son admitted that he noticed a burning smell before the motor stopped dead, and yet he kept pressing that button! Bottom line: great design, lightweight, nice personal cup size, easy storage and cleanup. The motor is just not very powerful, and can't take long blending times. Still, we are going to order a replacement and see if a bit more TLC while blending gives this blender better shelf life. Seems like it worked for some of the other reviewers.Update: we got the new blender and it is working out great. You just have to be... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 26, 2008

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  nice ...with one big flaw

  Works nicely for mixing up those breakfast protein shakes but the lid started cracking after only 3 months of daily use so when mixing it leaks at that point, I have to try to plug it with my finger to stop it from leaking onto the counter, other then that i'm happy with how easy it is to use and clean. 4/5 D. Diederichs (Waite Park, MN USA) - See all my reviews, November 7, 2008

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  List Price: $21.99
  

  Fits most car cup holders; recipe book included

  Simple one-touch operation; durable stainless-steel blades

  14-ounce blending jar doubles as a travel cup (less to clean)

  Measures 3-3/4 by 3-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches

  175-watt personal blender for smoothies, shakes, and more

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  Oster 6706 6-Cup Plastic Jar 10-Speed Blender, Black

  Kitchen (Oster)
  

  Rating (37 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Great blender for the price

  This is the best blender I've had, and also the least expensive. I've had it a few months, use it 4-5 times per week, and I'm really pleased with it. It blends properly and does not leave lumps in the bottom of the jar. The only odd thing is that you have to make sure the jug is positioned properly on the base - other brands of blenders I've used have jugs that lock down firmly. 4/5 Anon (Logan, UT, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster 6706 6-Cup Plastic Jar 10-Speed Blender, Black (Kitchen) This is the best blender I've had, and also the least expensive. I've had it a few months, use it 4-5 times per week, and I'm really pleased with it. It blends properly and does not leave lumps in the bottom of the jar. The only odd thing is that you have to make sure the jug is positioned properly on the base - other brands of blenders I've used have jugs that lock down firmly. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 25, 2011

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  It's Great! but the jar is Plastic...

  I bought this blender about two months ago when my other Oster broke. Unlike my old one this came with a plastic jar. It works nicely and it can take a serious beating when i threw in four roma tomatoes whole. For the price it'll get the job done but if i could do it all over again i get one with a glass jar, cause plastic and odors from food like to hang out with each other. Plastic gets buffed in time as well. 4/5 1st2Fight - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Oster 6706 6-Cup Plastic Jar 10-Speed Blender, Black (Kitchen) I bought this blender about two months ago when my other Oster broke. Unlike my old one this came with a plastic jar. It works nicely and it can take a serious beating when i threw in four roma tomatoes whole. For the price it'll get the job done but if i could do it all over again i get one with a glass jar, cause plastic and odors from food like to hang out with each other. Plastic gets buffed in time as well. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 13, 2011

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  Great Blender

  Customer Video Review Length:: 5:01 MinsSorry for the quality of the video, Amazon doesn't allow higher res videos but hopefully this will help you see what you are getting. Just to summarize this is a great blender especially for the price I was choosing between this and and I am extremely satisfied that I purchased the Osterizer because it has a higher capacity, way more blending options, and a built in fan to cool it. In the video the blender locks up for a second because I started with just straight ice and a little too much of it haha but once liquid and other ingredients were added all was well.Only cons are that it is plastic and that it doesn't lock although it is pretty secure.Also As stated in the video I have run this blender on high for 7 minutes straight... 5/5 Average Joe (MN) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Oster 6706 6-Cup Plastic Jar 10-Speed Blender, Black (Kitchen), April 26, 2012

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  List Price: $61.28
  

  Powerful 450 watt motor of ice crushing power with 10 speeds including pulse

  Stainless steel "Ice Crusher" blade for perfectly crushed ice every time

  Removable filler cap for easy and convienent filling and measuring

  Oster All Metal Drive for lasting durability

  6 Cup break-resistant plastic jar is BPA free

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  Oster BCBG08-C 6-Cup Glass Jar 8-Speed Blender, Brushed Nickel

  Kitchen (Oster)
  

  Rating (154 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Put my Kitchen Aid to shame!

  It's sweet! Feels a bit cheap in the controls, plastic buttons but who cares. The jar, sharp blades, lid are all exactly like my parents Osterizer they got for their wedding in the 60's (which is still going strong). I make smoothie-whey protein shakes everyday (juices, yoghurt, apple sauce, whey protein, ice cubes, frozen strawberries-blackberries-blueberries, flax seed) all this stuff fills it to the top and the Oster made short work of it. Ten seconds or less. I think I kept it running longer just because I was used to my Kitchen Aid blender that I ran at multiple speeds plus pulse and still had chunks left over.Anyway, it's cheap, it's basic, it works better than high dollar blenders. I blend daily, I'm totally happy. 'nuff said. 5/5 zac thomas (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews, September 11, 2010

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  Oarwe blender really works.

  Purchased this to replace a Procter Silex blender I just bought that does nothing. The Osster blender will take ice cubes and make it as fine as snow. Makes smoothies that are smooth. Bought this on Consumer Reports best buy rating, and it is great. 5/5 G. Speck (Connecticut) - See all my reviews, September 7, 2010

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  I love it!

  This blender does all that Consumer Reports said it does. It crushed ice superbly and ha all the power one might want, the metal drive unit seems very sturdy, and it is a great all-round blender. CR said it wasn't as good at making icy drinks as others they tested, but the only problem I found was that the ice does not get completely blended in, especially if multiple cubes are added at once. I found it was less of a problem if each ice cube is added singly and blended well before adding the next one. However. when making just crushed ice, it will handle multiple ice cubes at a time (just be sure to use pulse mode and don't over-crush unless you want slush).The user instructions suggest using the small clear plastic top for measuring, but it is not labeled with any lines or amounts. The glass pitcher is sturdy and has a wide pouring lip, and I like the side projections which prevent the bottom from loosening during blending. It is marked with 1-cup (and 250 ml)... 5/5 N. Daniel - See all my reviews, October 1, 2010

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Stainless steel "Ice Crusher" blade for perfectly crushed ice every time

  Powerful 450 watt motor of ice crushing power with 8 speeds including pulse

  Removable filler cap for easy and convienent filling and measuring

  6 Cup dishwasher safe and scratch resistant glass jar is thermal shock tested to withstand extreme temperature changes

  Oster All Metal Drive for lasting durability

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  Oster BVCB07-Z 6-Cup Glass Jar 7-Speed Blender, Stainless Steel

  Kitchen (Oster)
  

  Rating (146 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  great blender

  I make frozen fruit smoothies every day and I needed a blender that could handle that sort of heavy duty use. I bought one of these at Costco after seriously considering both the Blendtec and The VitaMix machines. I am so glad I bought this one. It has proven to be a great blender. Every morning I toss in frozen strawberries, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, oranges, and other types of fruit. To that I add protein powder and milk, secure the top and use the automatic (this lovely machine shuts itself off) setting to make a pitcher of really great, icey cold, somewhat frozen smoothies. Some days the mixture is so thick that we have to eat the it with spoons! Once in awhile I have to stop the blender and stir the contents because a piece of frozen fruit gets stuck. But that is a rare occurrence (the reversing blades are great at keeping things moving and blending).So why do I give this blender 4 stars instead of five? It is noisy. In my opinion it is very noisy. I... 4/5 JJO (CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster BVCB07-Z 6-Cup Glass Jar 7-Speed Blender, Stainless Steel (Kitchen) I make frozen fruit smoothies every day and I needed a blender that could handle that sort of heavy duty use. I bought one of these at Costco after seriously considering both the Blendtec and The VitaMix machines. I am so glad I bought this one. It has proven to be a great blender. Every morning I toss in frozen strawberries, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, oranges, and other types of fruit. To that I add protein powder and milk, secure the top and use the automatic (this lovely machine shuts itself off) setting to make a pitcher of really great, icey cold, somewhat frozen smoothies. Some days the mixture is so thick that we have to eat the it with spoons! Once in awhile I have to stop the blender and stir the contents because a piece of frozen fruit gets stuck. But that is a rare occurrence (the reversing blades are great at keeping things moving and blending).So why do I give this blender 4 stars instead of five? It is noisy. In my opinion it is very noisy. I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 1, 2010

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  I wish I would have known

  I have used Oster blenders for years, my last one a beehive, glass jar one was wonderful and held up to almost daily heavy duty use. I purchased it over 5 years ago. The only problem I ever had was the eventual cracking and breaking down of the housing around the blade unit. It was constructed of a heavy very durable plastic. I ordered a replacement part which was sold to fit that particular blender and sold here on Amazon. It didn't last a month.I just received my new Oster 600 Watt Counterforms blender and yes it has a glass jar and it may be 600 watts but I was VERY disappointed to see that the housing around the blade unit is very cheap PLASTIC!!! I will try to use this blender but am already disappointed that Oster has scrimped on a very important part of the blender's durability and usefulness!!!6/29/2011 This is an edit - I bought this blender in August 2010 and here it is 10 months later and the housing completely split. If you want a blender to... 3/5 Karen H Bennett (Virginia) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster Counterforms Blender - Stainless or Black I have used Oster blenders for years, my last one a beehive, glass jar one was wonderful and held up to almost daily heavy duty use. I purchased it over 5 years ago. The only problem I ever had was the eventual cracking and breaking down of the housing around the blade unit. It was constructed of a heavy very durable plastic. I ordered a replacement part which was sold to fit that particular blender and sold here on Amazon. It didn't last a month.I just received my new Oster 600 Watt Counterforms blender and yes it has a glass jar and it may be 600 watts but I was VERY disappointed to see that the housing around the blade unit is very cheap PLASTIC!!! I will try to use this blender but am already disappointed that Oster has scrimped on a very important part of the blender's durability and usefulness!!!6/29/2011 This is an edit - I bought this blender in August 2010 and here it is 10 months later and the housing completely split. If you want a blender to... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 12, 2010

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  Great blender

  I have had this blender for almost 3 years now.In that time I have made numerous shakes, smoothiesand mixed drinks. The blades to date still do thejobs I intended them for. I haven't ever hadany problems with the motor or the blades stoppingmid blend. The noise is really loud but afterso many uses I've tuned it out. It is easy to cleanand doesn't look cheap or feel cheap. I don't usethe food chop button as I either chop etc.. myselfor I use my food processor. I didn't buy it for that.I'm very happy with this purchase then and now. 5/5 M. Kolias (Texas) - See all my reviews, August 4, 2010

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  List Price: $69.99
  

  Oster All Metal Drive for lasting durability

  Reversible motor for precise blending including pre-programmed settings for results with one touch

  6 Cup dishwasher safe and scratch resistant glass jar is thermal shock tested to withstand extreme temperature changes

  Stainless steel "Ice Crusher" blade for perfectly crushed ice every time

  Powerful 600 watt motor of ice crushing power with 7 speeds including pulse

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  Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender with 2 Jars and 2 Lids

  Kitchen (Hamilton Beach)
  

  Rating (111 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Hamilton Beach Personal Blender

  This blender is good for the price. You get what you pay for. I paid $15.00 for it to travel with to make smoothies. If you hold down the button too long, there is a little burning smell coming from the motor, so it would be easy to burn it out. I have just blended protein powder, milk, and bananas with this and it has worked well for me. It's better to pulse the start button than to keep it running. 3/5 Leslie - See all my reviews This review is from: Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender with 2 Jars and 2 Lids (Kitchen) This blender is good for the price. You get what you pay for. I paid $15.00 for it to travel with to make smoothies. If you hold down the button too long, there is a little burning smell coming from the motor, so it would be easy to burn it out. I have just blended protein powder, milk, and bananas with this and it has worked well for me. It's better to pulse the start button than to keep it running. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 25, 2010

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  Useful, Some Glitches

  This product is an effective and useful single-serving drink mixer that comes with a few drawbacks.It is basically a tiny kitchen blender with a pulse-blend button and no other speed settings. The mixer jar works just like a blender: it is a plastic jar with ounce/ml graduations on the side that contains a built-in mixer blade with a lug on the bottom to spin it when it is on the motor; you put the jar on top of the motor unit, twist to lock it into place (be sure the lid is on tight!), and hit the pulse button on the motor. The motor screams like a dying gerbil and the blade in the jar spins to mix your stuff. When that's done, you just pull the jar off the mixer and take it with you - blade and all. The mixer jar doubles as your drink container. The lid has a slideable spout cover for drinking from, and there is a plastic rim on the bottom so you can stand it upright. The jar is about 7 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide - so about the size of a large coffee carry-container;... 4/5 Kevin T. Keith "KTK" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews, August 24, 2011

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  Works Like a Charm

  We used to have the single personal blender, but when it finally blew, we had to find another. What a surprise to find Hamilton Beach made one with two jars, and we got it for not much more than we paid for the first one!WHAT A DEAL!Got it in great time, and as I said above...WORKS LIKE A CHARM...and believe me, we use this every day, if it didn't work well, I would definitely be letting you know! 4/5 G.M. "GM" (Walnut Creek, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender with 2 Jars and 2 Lids (Kitchen) We used to have the single personal blender, but when it finally blew, we had to find another. What a surprise to find Hamilton Beach made one with two jars, and we got it for not much more than we paid for the first one!WHAT A DEAL!Got it in great time, and as I said above...WORKS LIKE A CHARM...and believe me, we use this every day, if it didn't work well, I would definitely be letting you know! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 5, 2010

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  List Price: $24.99
  

  Great for fruit smoothies, icy drinks, shakes and more

  Stainless steel blades

  Fits in most car drink holders

  One-touch blending

  Travel lid lets you drink from the jar

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  Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Best yet!

  This is the third hand blender I have owned, and is by far the most solid, smoothest running and easiest to clean. The brushed chrome construction looks great and is also easier to clean than plastic versions. Handy features like detachable base, included mixing cup and extra long mixer are thoughtful and useful. The motor is smooth and powerful - it is the Audi V8 of the hand blender world. For the quality, brand and power, $30 is an absolute steal. 5/5 P. Kothari "mixerman" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews, August 2, 2006

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  Ah hah, I'm all shook up!

  Well ok, maybe I am not all shook up so much as BLENDED up. I purchased this immersion blender after my older no name brand unit purchased at Wally World died in the middle of blending a pot of hot soup. I like that you can wash the blenders blade assembly in the dishwasher and the stainless steel shaft is not stained like so many of the ALL PLASTIC models. Another thing I love is the power of the unit and the sharpness of the blades; they will reduce a pot of cream of broccoli soup to a smooth consistency in nothing flat.Oh and when I say broccoli soup folks, I MEAN broccoli soup. I put nearly two bunches of steamed broccoli in my soup and I only chunk it prior to blending with the immersion blender. This blender will puree` the soup to a perfect creamy texture in nothing flat. (Reserve a few pieces of the chunked broccoli to add back to the soup for texture purposes) I have also used it on my potato and asparagus soups with equally great results.If you are... 5/5 C. Scagliola (Santa Rosa, CA) - See all my reviews, August 15, 2006

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  Cuisinart makes TERRIBLE hand blenders! They work well, but have an Achilles' heel...

  We are now on our SECOND of this CSB-76BC model, having bought two because the price was so good. That was in February, and it's now July.This follows at least three other Cuisinarts, and they all have had the same problem: while the body of the machine may be nice and sturdy, the motor's strong and the blades do the job nicely, the drive shaft is connected with a REALLY CHEAP PLASTIC piece. And this WILL strip, and when it does, you'll be throwing out that otherwise-wonderful machine.The definition of insanity is repeating an action many times, expecting a different result. I readily confess to being insane, in that I keep thinking that maybe the next time, Cuisinart will have decided to salvage whatever's left of their reputation with the addition of one more piece of metal to their immersion-blender design.Don't be like me, please. Disregard the reviews written by glowing new owners, and consider how long you want this purchase to last. 1/5 Nosewiper (Sterling Heights, MI United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender, Brushed Chrome (Kitchen) We are now on our SECOND of this CSB-76BC model, having bought two because the price was so good. That was in February, and it's now July.This follows at least three other Cuisinarts, and they all have had the same problem: while the body of the machine may be nice and sturdy, the motor's strong and the blades do the job nicely, the drive shaft is connected with a REALLY CHEAP PLASTIC piece. And this WILL strip, and when it does, you'll be throwing out that otherwise-wonderful machine.The definition of insanity is repeating an action many times, expecting a different result. I readily confess to being insane, in that I keep thinking that maybe the next time, Cuisinart will have decided to salvage whatever's left of their reputation with the addition of one more piece of metal to their immersion-blender design.Don't be like me, please. Disregard the reviews written by glowing new owners, and consider how long you want this purchase to last. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 21, 2011

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  List Price: $65.00
  

  Simple push-button controls and lightweight design for one-handed operation

  Blade provides smooth blending; protective guard helps prevent splattering

  Measures approximately 3 by 3 by 14-1/8 inches; 3-year limited warranty

  Immersion hand blender equipped with powerful 200-watt motor

  Dishwasher-safe stainless-steel blending shaft; 2-cup plastic beaker included

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  Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Silver

  Kitchen (Oster)
  

  Rating (306 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  4th time's the charm

  I've burned through 3 other brands of blenders -- each time the plastic "spinner" in the motor base (which mates to a plastic spinner in the pitcher's base that turns the blade) broke. Finally we decided to try out the Oster "Classic" because it uses a metal shaft that fits directly into the pitcher's base to turn the blades rather than the plastic disks that all the newer blender designs seem to use. That does the trick. I make a lot of fruit smoothies using frozen fruit -- which can be pretty hard on blenders -- but so far the Oster Classic has been up to the task. I highly recommend it! 5/5 Melissa (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Silver (Kitchen) I've burned through 3 other brands of blenders -- each time the plastic "spinner" in the motor base (which mates to a plastic spinner in the pitcher's base that turns the blade) broke. Finally we decided to try out the Oster "Classic" because it uses a metal shaft that fits directly into the pitcher's base to turn the blades rather than the plastic disks that all the newer blender designs seem to use. That does the trick. I make a lot of fruit smoothies using frozen fruit -- which can be pretty hard on blenders -- but so far the Oster Classic has been up to the task. I highly recommend it! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2002

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  Simple does it best

  We bought this blender after a horrid experience with some Cuisianart mulit-speed blender that turned out to be a piece of ... Originally I was attracted to all the bells and whistles, but after all that leaked on the first pouring, I realized we had a problem, Houston.After cruising the ratings here, we bought the basic, two-speed (read: go and pulse) GORGEOUS chrome beehive blender. Somehow we got the one that had the mini-jar for dressings, the food processor, and milkshake blade with chrome cannister, all for less than the Cuisinart Multi-Function Mistake. :)This thing kicks. I've made dressings in it, and it was done with ease and they were blended well. Most importantly, I've made several batches of adult drinks involving ice, and as long as you add the ice a few cubes at a time, it turns out perfectly smooth (no ice chips hitting your teeth as you tip the glass).I LOVE OUR OSTERIZER BEEHIVE BLENDER!!!! Simple is really all you need in a blender. If it's... 5/5 Shinda (Joplin, MO United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Silver (Kitchen) We bought this blender after a horrid experience with some Cuisianart mulit-speed blender that turned out to be a piece of ... Originally I was attracted to all the bells and whistles, but after all that leaked on the first pouring, I realized we had a problem, Houston.After cruising the ratings here, we bought the basic, two-speed (read: go and pulse) GORGEOUS chrome beehive blender. Somehow we got the one that had the mini-jar for dressings, the food processor, and milkshake blade with chrome cannister, all for less than the Cuisinart Multi-Function Mistake. :)This thing kicks. I've made dressings in it, and it was done with ease and they were blended well. Most importantly, I've made several batches of adult drinks involving ice, and as long as you add the ice a few cubes at a time, it turns out perfectly smooth (no ice chips hitting your teeth as you tip the glass).I LOVE OUR OSTERIZER BEEHIVE BLENDER!!!! Simple is really all you need in a blender. If it's... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 17, 2002

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  Great, but careful when you wash it

  This is my third blender in the past 3 years. First one of this brand\model. I've owned this one for 2 years now. I make a smoothie every morning for breakfast. I don't put ice in my smoothie, but I do use frozen fruit and this blender blends up my milk and protein powder and flax seed and fruit in just under 20 seconds. Sometimes less if I use small fruits like blueberries.I really like this blender for the price and the quality of the components. It only has 3 settings. 1)off 2)regular on 3)high on. I only use the off and the regular on setting.What I don't like is washing it. Since I use this item daily, I like to just rinse it out and put the lid with the little top thingie in the top rack of the dishwasher and the pitcher with the glass, rubber seal, blade, and plastic bottom upside down on the lower rack of the dishwasher. Well if I don't remove the pitcher as soon as the washer is finished, the parts start to rust. So now the metal part with the blade is... 4/5 Mary (California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Silver (Kitchen) This is my third blender in the past 3 years. First one of this brand\model. I've owned this one for 2 years now. I make a smoothie every morning for breakfast. I don't put ice in my smoothie, but I do use frozen fruit and this blender blends up my milk and protein powder and flax seed and fruit in just under 20 seconds. Sometimes less if I use small fruits like blueberries.I really like this blender for the price and the quality of the components. It only has 3 settings. 1)off 2)regular on 3)high on. I only use the off and the regular on setting.What I don't like is washing it. Since I use this item daily, I like to just rinse it out and put the lid with the little top thingie in the top rack of the dishwasher and the pitcher with the glass, rubber seal, blade, and plastic bottom upside down on the lower rack of the dishwasher. Well if I don't remove the pitcher as soon as the washer is finished, the parts start to rust. So now the metal part with the blade is... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 4, 2005

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  List Price: $69.99
  

  Classic beehive-shaped base with rubber feet for stability

  2 speeds plus low-speed pulse function for just the right amount of control

  Powerful 500-watt motor blends, chops, grinds, grates, and crushes ice

  Measures 16 by 7-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty

  40-ounce, ribbed-and-tapered glass container

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  Oster 6811 Core 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, Brushed Nickel

  Kitchen (Oster)
  

  Rating (26 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  A real performerrrf

  While I only purchased this blender a month ago,the the metal to metal design has been around a long time and is proven. I actually replaced an old Avocato Oster (circa 70's) blender that worked fine with a top of the line Kitchenaid three speed that I was finally glad to throw out. I have no axe to grind with Kitchenaid and own other of their products that work fine.I don't care what brand you buy but make sure that both the cup and the gear drive are both made of metal - metal to metal. If either is plastic, you'll be tossing it in five years or less. (Kitchenaid)Performance: tried crushing ice with this on high speed and it worked fabulously. Tried again on the low speed with the same results. Nice smooth ice and no chips.Also just used it to make a fine powder from soda crackers for a meatball recipe. Perfect. Nice soft powder, no chunks of crackers.My only other comment was price. If you do not need the Brushed Nickel, save the money ($20... 5/5 C. Frisbie - See all my reviews, June 25, 2010

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  absolute junk..here's my story

  Based on the other reviews for this product, I felt this would be an economical and well performing blender. It has only led to disappointment and frustration for me.I bought this blender at the store. The next day, I used it to blend batches of pumpkin soup. I have plenty of experience with Oster blenders, having owned the beehive model for several years. Yet I could not get the jar to sit securely on the motor base. It always seemed to have some wobble to it. I blended my soup, but somehow it didn't sound quite right to me, and there was a slight burning smell when it ran. Upon inspection I found that the drive shaft could be moved back and forth with my fingers. Looking through the vent at the bottom, I could see the whole motor was moving back and forth as I did this. About a 1/4 inch!I had already registered the warranty online, so I sent an e-mail to the company asking about this issue. It took two days to hear back from them, so in the meantime I returned the... 1/5 Serious Black (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Oster 6811 Core 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, Brushed Nickel (Kitchen) Based on the other reviews for this product, I felt this would be an economical and well performing blender. It has only led to disappointment and frustration for me.I bought this blender at the store. The next day, I used it to blend batches of pumpkin soup. I have plenty of experience with Oster blenders, having owned the beehive model for several years. Yet I could not get the jar to sit securely on the motor base. It always seemed to have some wobble to it. I blended my soup, but somehow it didn't sound quite right to me, and there was a slight burning smell when it ran. Upon inspection I found that the drive shaft could be moved back and forth with my fingers. Looking through the vent at the bottom, I could see the whole motor was moving back and forth as I did this. About a 1/4 inch!I had already registered the warranty online, so I sent an e-mail to the company asking about this issue. It took two days to hear back from them, so in the meantime I returned the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 9, 2011

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  Oster blender

  I purchased this to replace a blender that was getting on in years. I specifically ordered it because of the glass jar. I feel healthier using glass products that are utilized over years of use. The blender works great. The first time I used it, I overloaded it with frozen fruit for a smoothie. It held its own and made a great smoothie. 5/5 Anne Murray "outdoor girl" (California) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Oster 6811 Core 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar, Brushed Nickel (Kitchen) I purchased this to replace a blender that was getting on in years. I specifically ordered it because of the glass jar. I feel healthier using glass products that are utilized over years of use. The blender works great. The first time I used it, I overloaded it with frozen fruit for a smoothie. It held its own and made a great smoothie. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 16, 2011

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Counter Worthy Design with a Brushed Nickel Finish

  Precise blending with pulse feature

  Wide-mouth collar provides jar stability for counter to table serving

  Leak-proof lid

  Exclusive all-metal drive system and powerful 450 watt motor assures durability

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  Black & Decker BL10450HB Crush Master 10-Speed Blender with 42-Ounce Glass Jar, Black

  Kitchen (Black & Decker)
  

  Rating (130 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  We love it!

  We have had our blender for about two months, and we use it all the time. We use it to make smoothies, milkshakes, and we use it for cooking. It is very powerful and can blend anything. The thing we love most about it is how easy it is to clean up. The bottom isn't cupped so it makes it easy to get a wet rag in and wipe it off. And if something spills it just drips down the side and doesn't get trapped inside. The price was awesome and it arrived sooner than expected. We would recommend this blender to anyone. 5/5 Levi Tippetts - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Black & Decker BL10450HB Crush Master 10-Speed Blender with 42-Ounce Glass Jar, Black (Kitchen) We have had our blender for about two months, and we use it all the time. We use it to make smoothies, milkshakes, and we use it for cooking. It is very powerful and can blend anything. The thing we love most about it is how easy it is to clean up. The bottom isn't cupped so it makes it easy to get a wet rag in and wipe it off. And if something spills it just drips down the side and doesn't get trapped inside. The price was awesome and it arrived sooner than expected. We would recommend this blender to anyone. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 21, 2010

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  plastic gear drive broke after third use

  We use our blender 2-4 times a week, and they typically have a lifespan of about 1-3 years, so after doing a ton of research I figured it would be more cost effective to buy a cheap blender every couple of years than shell out several hundred dollars for a really expensive blender that would last up to ten years. However the crush master was just not built well. It left chunks of ice in the jar and did not have enough power to make a "smooth" smoothie. You had to constantly stir to get the contents to blend. The third time using it, one of the plastic gears broke off of the bottom. Amazon was great about the return. I printed out the return label and they sent UPS to pick it up the next day. A week later I got fully refunded for the purchase. So after that we decided to spend a bit more money and went with the oster classic beehive blender (which you can also buy on amazon). It works wonderfully, has a metal gear drive, higher wattage and crushes up magaritas and smoothies in seconds... 1/5 A. Benjamin - See all my reviews, June 23, 2010

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  Great Value

  I purchased this item a few weeks ago and I have been happy overall with it. It was reasonably priced ($30) and looked like it had more power, speeds settings and features than comparable products. I use it primarily for making smoothies/frozen drinks and it performs very well, I also use it to blend food for cooking. I particularly like the heavy glass pitcher which has contours on the inside to guide the contents back down into the blades. Great design there as well as the latching bottom of the pitcher into the base. Very solid and powerful unit when assembled and full. The only thing I don't like about this is the design of the lid. The clear plastic cap in the middle of the lid does not snap in securely enough to allow you to remove the entire lid assembly (which must be grasped at the outside rim, rather wide for small hands). Overall a great purchase. 4/5 Thomas Edward Ledoux "Cooking Enthusiast" (Coppell, TX) - See all my reviews, April 25, 2010

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  List Price: $29.99
  

  Push-button controls; 10 speed settings, plus pulse and ice-crush function

  Motor-overheat protection system; fast-clean button; dishwasher-safe parts

  Measures approximately 8-1/5 by 11 by 13 inches; 2-year limited warranty

  42-ounce heat-resistant glass blending jar; interlock system for safety

  450-watt countertop blender with multi-level stainless-steel blades

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  Hamilton Beach 54615 Wavestation Express Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black

  Kitchen (Hamilton Beach)
  

  Rating (207 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  I'm amazed this blender has no reviews!

  I purchased this blender about a year ago from Wal-Mart. I've had a number of blenders over the past 30+ years but always ended up giving them away because I seldom if ever used them -- too much bother -- and have this thing about getting rid of unused stuff but finding yet another excuse why I "need" to buy another blender. I got it strictly for smoothies. My sister convinced me they were good for me, but I wasn't about to pay $3-4 a pop for one smoothie. I was going to do all the research but saw this blender in Wal-Mart and just liked how it looked and really liked the price, around $18 at the time. I thought the spout thingee was neat, but I was really blown away by the 500 watts on this thing. I figured how bad could it be with 500 watts. I'm not a technical person but after comparing the wattage of this one with the others on display, I thought what have I got to lose? If it blew out after recouping the price of 4-5 smoothies, to me it would be a fair tradeoff... 5/5 Pilgrim "ezreader2" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach 54615 Wavestation Express Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black (Kitchen) I purchased this blender about a year ago from Wal-Mart. I've had a number of blenders over the past 30+ years but always ended up giving them away because I seldom if ever used them -- too much bother -- and have this thing about getting rid of unused stuff but finding yet another excuse why I "need" to buy another blender. I got it strictly for smoothies. My sister convinced me they were good for me, but I wasn't about to pay $3-4 a pop for one smoothie. I was going to do all the research but saw this blender in Wal-Mart and just liked how it looked and really liked the price, around $18 at the time. I thought the spout thingee was neat, but I was really blown away by the 500 watts on this thing. I figured how bad could it be with 500 watts. I'm not a technical person but after comparing the wattage of this one with the others on display, I thought what have I got to lose? If it blew out after recouping the price of 4-5 smoothies, to me it would be a fair tradeoff... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 30, 2008

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  A great party blender

  I bought 2 Wavestations this summer for an annual beach blender party I throw. Armed with a portable generator and tiki bar, I literally mixed over 100 batches of frozen drinks in each unit in just one afternoon (I stopped counting at 100). I have bartended professionally and recreationally for over 20 yrs and I have never run across a commercial blender, let alone a household version that can create fast, consistent smooth blends AND serve them to the last drop from a built in pour tap without ever having to remove the top from the base. Yes, the tap actually works, and works great! I'm buying more just in case some corporate idiot decides to drop the line. Don't let the low price scare you, the Wavestation is really one of those rare items today that actually work as advertised. Enjoy, and remember to party in moderation, or at least give your car keys to somebody how can! :) 5/5 S. Swartz (Montross, VA) - See all my reviews, November 26, 2009

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  Don't buy this - get a real blender

  I bought this for $20 at Wal-Mart, and after using it for a few weeks, I went back and bought an Oster blender for $25 and I am so much happier. With this Hamilton Beach Wave Station, my smoothies had ice chips, which I could ignore, but what really sent me back to the store was that the way the bottom is attached to the blender, you have to take it apart every time you use it because otherwise the smoothie gets down into the threads of the blender at the bottom and then spoils. Disgusting! Just washing out the blender doesn't get the smoothie out of that area. 2/5 Carol Griffith - See all my reviews, September 1, 2009

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  List Price: $32.99
  

  4 speeds plus pulse

  Patented stainless steel Ice Sabre blades

  48-Ounce dishwasher safe DuraBlend jar

  500 Watts peak power

  Wave-Action system forces mixture down into the blades for smooth results

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