Hamilton Beach 52284WV 12-Speed Wave-Action Blender, White

Just got mine and my biggest test is always ice! I made a smoothie and it crushed up the ice along with everything else. Glad I took a chance and bought this one!

My wife and I have decided we are never again going to pay premium prices for small appliances. No matter how much you pay for them, they all break down as soon as the warranty is over. Manufacturers have proven to us that these types of devices are completely disposable, regardless of price.

That said, I simply looked for the best blender I could find for the lowest price, and hit the jackpot with this one. The wave action really works well for crushing ice and frozen fruit. Smoothies, margaritas, pina coladas, etc... no problem! The ice crushes very finely, just like the $2000 blenders used in bars. We have loaded it up by completely filling the jar, and have yet to be disappointed with the performance.

Bottom line is, this is what a blender is for. All the other bells and whistles that come on more expensive units are meaningless if the unit doesn't blend well. This unit is replacing a fancy Kitchen Aid blender that cost 3 times as much and never did the...Read more

I searched for a blender for awhile. The price ranges were all over the place. I finally decided to get this little guy because it's lightweight, offered a "wave" action and was inexpensive. I absolutely love it! I previously had a Kenmore (much heavier, much more expensive) and not even that could crush the frozen fruit up as well as this model. Very light, easy to use. There are three "high end" buttons for smoothies, crushed ice and milkshakes. Blends fast and well. Cleaning was fast and easy. I like the fact the base can be taken apart so you can wash all the parts. The wave motion is as advertised and really blended a great smoothie.