Hamilton Beach 50162

looks nice, works very well..(untill it doesn't)

VERY short life, lasted less than a few monthes! (

Smoothies: Here's where this blender (and its integrated strainer) really shines. Once the juice base of your choice is put into the carafe, simply toss in your favorite frozen fruit chunks and the strainer actually keeps the larger seeds, pulp and...

So I filled a bowl with ice and poured them into the carafe then hit the "Ice Breaker" button in a pulse type of way. When I said this machine was loud, it's four times as loud with the ice in the carafe. You might need ear protection - seriously....

Smoothies: Here's where this blender (and its integrated strainer) really shines. Once the juice base of your choice is put into the carafe, simply toss in your favorite frozen fruit chunks and the strainer actually keeps the larger seeds, pulp and...

So I filled a bowl with ice and poured them into the carafe then hit the "Ice Breaker" button in a pulse type of way. When I said this machine was loud, it's four times as loud with the ice in the carafe. You might need ear protection - seriously....