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Hamilton Beach WavePower Plus 10 speed Blender with revolutionary Wave~Action System

Amazon Price: $31.92 List Price: $30.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Hamilton Beach - Model: 50644 Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $18.95

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Features:

• Wave-action blending
• 10 speeds / 600 watts peak power
• 50% thicker heavy duty plastic jar
• Ice crushing blades
• 3 year warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Better get a grip... 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R35QWCMISS4DJL MY explanation of why I wouldn't buy this blender.

10 months later... 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

loved this blender for the 10 months i had it ... then the cheap plastic bottom cracked and everything leaked out all over table. Now it's worthless because you can't replace teh canister. If you're looking for a blender that will last the whole year then this one is not for you.

Leaks too much 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Good strong casing, but the wave motion gimmick created by the shape accelerates the liquids too much, and in tandem with the relatively highly tuned speed settings, this blender frequently hits the lid with your blendings. The lid then sprays stuff out in various directions in thin, high speed streams. I would not recommend this blender although I have used other Hamilton Beach blenders with success, and I do so every day. This one just happens to suck because it is tuned to spin too fast, and then the lid can't even keep the contents from spraying out.

Editorial Review:

The Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex blender features a Wave-Action system that forces your drink mixture down into the blades for smooth results. The DuraBlend jar has an extra-large, 56-ounce capacity. The blender features 10 speeds and operates on 600 watts of peak power.

Waring RB75 Pro Professional RPM Blender

Amazon Price: $77.58 List Price: $225.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Waring - Model: RB75 Amazon Marketplace: 5 new & used starting at $77.58

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Features:

• Professionally rated motor
• Powerful 500 watt 1/2 HP motor
• 48 oz. glass carafe with both english & metric graduations
• RPM meter adjusts to confirm blending speed
• Pulse feature

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

They Just Don't Make Them Like They Used To . . . 1 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

Waring blenders -- and KitchenAid mixers -- used to last a lifetime. But, in the same way that KitchenAid is not what it was before being sold to Whirlpool, Waring is not what it was since being sold to ConAir (yes, ConAir, the hairdryer people).

The RB75 is a great-looking blender. Very retro. Very Flash Gordon. And the motor seems to be as good as Waring's ever were. Unfortunately, the blade assembly design is bizarre, to say the least, and what is not metal soon disintegrates (six weeks for me, a couple of weeks for a previous reviewer). When this happens, the blade no longer turns even though the spindle whirs merrily along.

I gave this blender one star to warn off those who haven't bought it. Those who have bought it and have had it for less than 30 days ought to get a refund ASAP. They're living on borrowed time. But for those, like me, who've had it for more than 30 days and can't get a refund, there may be a way to "fix" the problem without spending megabucks on shipping (which would only provide you with the same albeit a new blade assembly) and/or a new jar (which, again, would only postpone the inevitable).

To "fix" the problem (I won't know for a while how long this fix will last), wrap the business end of pliers with tape to protect the cap nut that holds the blade down. Remove this nut. Pull off the blade (this may take some jimmying; be patient; it's sharp). There may or may not be shreds of whatever used to be there to keep the blade moving. Remove all of that.

Now turn the jar on its side and look thru the glass at the blade assembly. If you turn the bolt from below, you'll note that the threaded portion of the bolt is flat on two sides, making an ovoid shape. The hole in the center of the blade corresponds to this shape. This is what make the blade turn. However, you will also notice that there is a smooth, round, 2mm space on the shank between the threaded portion of the bolt and the part that disappears into the various gaskets and so forth which hold all of this to the bottom of the blender jar. If there is nothing in this 2mm space to hold the blade in place against the threaded, ovoid portion, the blade drops down to this smooth, round portion and just sits there. You can tighten the cap nut, and you may get some stirring action, but this won't even puree a banana.

I don't know what occupied that 2mm space before and don't particularly care since it disintegrated. But I'm not ready to toss a blender that cost me over a hundred bucks, either. So, I went to the hardware store (in my city, Ace sells washers, o-rings, nuts and so forth loose) and got an o-ring -- metric -- that was 2.5mm thick with an inside diameter (ID) of 5mm and an outside diameter (OD) of 8mm. I also bought two stainless flat washers with the same ID and OD.

Now, the threaded portion of the bolt has a diameter of 5mm. But it then flares out slightly to 7mm. The easy way to stretch your 5mm ID o-ring over this 7mm shaft is to slip the o-ring over the threaded portion of the shaft, replace the blade, replace the cap nut, and screw down the cap nut. As you tighten this, the o-ring will be forced down and stretched over the wider portion of the bolt. This will help prevent leaking.

Now remove the cap nut again and jimmy off the blade. Slip your two stainless washers over the threaded portion of the bolt so that they occupy that 2mm round space. Replace the blade and the cap nut. Tighten everything up.

Of course, this takes much longer to explain that it takes to do. Once you have the o-ring and washers, you ought to be able to accomplish all of this in ten minutes or less.

On the other hand, if you don't care about the money and don't want to mess with any of this, you have no choice but to buy a "vintage" Waring made before the company was sold, unless you want to be taking it back again and again. Your best bet will likely be a Waring from the 40s or 50s. These can be found on eBay just about any time, and generally go for around 40 or 50 dollars. This will also be your only recourse if you want a "real" KitchenAid mixer. Hobart does now sell a countertop model for the home, but it's considerably more expensive than the current Whirlpool/KitchenAid mixers, which are in turn more expensive than the real KitchenAids available on eBay.

The moral to this is that if you have something that you bought a long time ago, like an old KitchenAid mixer or an old Black&Decker power tool (before B&D started manufacturing junk), and it still works, don't get rid of it.

Update, Nov 9:

I've used this blender for over four months now after "fixing" it (see my review of June 29) and I couldn't be happier. Not only does it perform like a Waring is supposed to perform, but I've had no further problems after my 59 cent fix.

I'm raising my rating to 3 stars from one (that is, I would if I could) because the blender now works the way it's supposed to, but I'm not rating it "5" because the buyer shouldn't have to fool with a homemade fix at all. But if you know your way around a pair of pliers, this is an excellent blender.

About that burning smell that a couple of reviewers complained about. I can't be sure, but I suspect that the smell comes from using too low a speed for whatever is being done. If the motor has to labor, it may give off that odor. Just kick it up a notch and see if the odor goes away.

Editorial Review:

Shake, rattle, and roll! Waring's brushed stainless RB75 Professional RPM Bar Blender is designed for professional use but fits perfectly at home, especially in modern, high-tech kitchens. With a powerful 550-watt 1/2 HP motor and a backlit RPM meter which adjusts to display exact blending speed. It'll tackle any job that a blender is supposed to tackle - and does it extremely well. So if you're seeking a powerful kitchen tool or a really great looking appliance for your kitchen, the RB75 is both highly functional, utilitarian, yet stylish and beautiful. Truly a blender for all reasons!

Oster 6644 12-Speed Blender with Glass Jar

List Price: $64.42 By: Oster - Model: 331775 Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $38.17

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Features:

• 14-speed, 5-cup blender with PowerBlend stainless steel blades
• Exclusive all-metal drive system provides stability and punch
• 450-watt motor strong enough to take on heavy blending jobs
• Pulse option available for quick blending bursts
• Measures 7 by 11 by 13 inches

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Black & Decker BL1900R 5-Speed Blender with 48-Ounce Glass Jar, Red

Amazon Price: $49.98 List Price: $64.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Black & Decker - Model: BL1900R Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $28.99

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Features:

• 500-watt blender with 48-ounce chip-resistant glass jar
• Soft touchpad controls; 5 speed settings, plus pulse and ice-crush functions
• Durable stainless-steel blades include both serrated and smooth edges
• Tight-fitting lid; rubber feet for stability; dishwasher-safe blades and jar
• Measures approximately 10 by 7 by 14 inches

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 51 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Build of FAIL 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bought this at a store, where I didn't have the reviews to warn me. Oops!

Lasted about 20 uses, then the plastic gear at the bottom of the glass that connects to the blade stripped while making a smoothie.

The replacement part was about $20 with shipping, so forget it - time to buy a real blender.

Lasted a year and a half... 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this blender to make protein smoothies. Worked great for about 6 months, and then sometimes out of the blue, if I left it plugged in it would start running by itself in the middle of the night...very weird. So I just started unplugging it every time I after I used it. Then, after a year and a half, similar to other reviewers, it got a funny smell one day and just quit on me. In my opinion, a year and a half isnt long enough for a $40-50 blender to last...heck, I have had $25 blenders that lasted me 3-4 years before!

Worst Blender EVER 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I can't even describe how bad this blender is. Ice cubes will remain fully in tact. Even tomatoes will not blend. The amount of frustration that this blender caused my girlfriend and I has us considering therapy. I cannot even convey how furious we are that we paid actual money for this thing. In retrospect, I wouldn't even trade Monopoly money for this hunk of garbage.

Michael Graves Blender - 52300

List Price: $39.99 By: Michael Graves Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $39.99

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Features:

• 700-watt blender with Wave-Action continually forces the mixture down into the blades for consistent blending
• 12 speeds along with "pulse" give you just the thickness you want
• Includes a 48-oz. glass jar
• Some parts are dishwasher safe
• 14.5H"

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Works great, short lived 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I have been through two of this model. The asymmetric jar design is superb for blending. I used this blender to make 300 smoothies - and it did a fantastic job. After number 300, however, it will no longer turn on. Using my handy magnetic AC power probe (no contact required), I found that only one side of the motor coils were getting power. After getting it replaced under warranty (for $6 handling), the replacement again made 300 smoothies over the course of 4 months - it also simply wouldn't turn on anymore. Same problem. I guess the 3 year warranty assumes you make no more than 2 smoothies a week. I will get it replaced under warranty again to keep as a spare, but will try some other brands and models looking for better durability. The $400 Blendtec and Vitamix are not an option because I insist on a glass jar.

Update: I gave the 3rd warranty replacement to a friend as a starter blender. It died after only about 100 smoothies. The motor (or controls) on this model has a serious reliability problem. I will not bother getting any further warranty replacements (at $6 a pop). The 3 year warranty on this model is useless.

Waring MX1000R Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender

Amazon Price: $399.00 List Price: $560.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Waring - Model: MX1000R Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $398.95

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Features:

• Professional grade 3.0-horsepower blender tackles smoothies, soups, and ice
• Oversized, weighty base stays put during use
• 64-ounce polycarbonate pitcher with integrated blades and nonslip handle
• 2 speeds plus pulse action; 19 inches high; weighs 15 pounds
• Wash by hand; 2-year warranty

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Stopped working after just 2 months 1 out of 5 stars.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I bought this Waring MX1000 because of all the good reviews it had here at Amazon. I thought I was getting the best. Boy was I disappointed. Everybody else seems to love it.

Pros: Powerful.

Cons: Expensive, loud. It's a commercial model so don't expect any recipes whatsoever, or intructions or ideas on how best to use the machine. There's no warranty card so make sure you keep the receipt from the company you bought it from. The manual, if you can call it that, is a sparse two sheets of stapled copy paper. It's bulky. And it stops running entirely after two months of normal use. I did not abuse the machine, unless using it to crush ice is abuse.

I was ready to give it 3 stars until it stopped working. Motor death. It might be a lemon. People who are expert blenders and who know exactly what to do with a powerful blender they've never used before might be happy with this one. Just as long as they don't need a smidgeon of instructions.

For me, I'm supposed to get an RMA and a refund shortly. I think I'll go with Blend-tec or Vitamix now. In the meantime I'm alone and blenderless.

Editorial Review:

Juice, puree, blend and frappe like a pro. This Waring Specialty Bar Blender offers an impressive 3 horse power motor that spins at 30,000 rpm's, just like the ones at your favorite smoothie or juice bar. The lightweight, polycarbonate container holds up to 64 ounces. Use this Waring blender to make an orange and pineapple juice combo, a blended coffee drink, a rich and thick shake or to puree ingredients for soups or sauces. Choose High, Low and Pulse settings.

Aroma Housewares ABD-530G Crush-and-Blend Stainless-Steel 2-Speed Blender

Amazon Price: $39.99 List Price: $52.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Aroma Housewares - Model: ABD-530G Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $39.99

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Features:

• Countertop blender with thermally protected 500-watt motor
• 6 stainless-steel blades; speed dial offers high, low, pulse, and off
• Electronically controlled "automatic" function pulses mixture for thorough blending
• 1-1/2-liter glass jar; safety locks; removable parts provide easy clean up
• Measures approximately 8 by 8 by 15-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Just the BEST !! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I needed a simple blender that had a glass decanter. I concoct anything from garlic tonics to fruit smoothies and the glass container was imperative. I didn't realize that this simple 2 speed blender was so versatile and so powerful, and many times I use it instead of my food processor. I'm extremely pleased with this Aroma Blender; too many speeds mean too many possible problems with the transmission and this company has skirted all those problems with this machine. I also love the easy clean-up, because its dishwasher safe!!! YEEAAAY!!

Editorial Review:

1.5 liter glass jar with 7 ribs stainless steel base 4 settings: High, pulse, low and off Powerful and durable 500W motor Pulse action allows quick start/stop control Detachable stainless steel blade for easy clean up Equipped with 6 blades for ice crushing Removable filter cap for easy filling

Oster 6812 16 Speed Blender w/ Stainless Steel Blade & 5 Cup Glass Jar

List Price: $69.77 By: Oster - Model: 6812 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $39.00

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Features:

• 16 speeds let you adjust the power to mix thick beverages
• Brushed nickel finish adds a sleek look to your kitchen counter
• 4-prong star stainless-steel blade crushes ice and food pieces for improved blending
• Powerful 450-watt motor lets you mix fruits and vegetables with ease
• 5-cup dishwasher-safe, scratch-resistant jar is easy to use and even easier to clean; break-resistant to prevent accidents

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Editorial Review:

Manufacturer: Oster
Model #: 6812
Condition: Brand New In Retail Box
List Price: $69.77

Create tasty fruit smoothies with this 16-speed blender that features 450 watts of power. The 5-cup glass jar provides plenty of room for your favorite ingredients.

Features:

• 16 speeds let you adjust the power to mix thick beverages
• 4-prong star stainless-steel blade crushes ice and food pieces for improved blending
• Powerful 450-watt motor lets you mix fruits and vegetables with ease
• 5-cup dishwasher-safe, scratch-resistant jar is easy to use and even easier to clean; break-resistant to prevent accidents
• Durable all-metal drive system prevents wear and tear for long-term durability
• Easy-touch push button control ensures ease of operation
• Brushed nickel finish adds a sleek look to your kitchen counter

Breville Rechargable Stick Blender

List Price: $169.99 By: Breville - Model: BCS600XL Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $129.99

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Editorial Review:

This handheld cordless blender will make a great addition to any kitchen. The 12V blender is made from engineering grade polymers and stainless steel and has the following features: The dual speed attachment is perfect for chopping a wide variety of foods such as onions and parsley, as well as ice for cool cocktails. It can be placed in the dishwasher for quick and easy clean up. The 1.2 liter (40 oz) mixing jar features a level indicator for accurate measurements. The soft touch rubber base prevents the jar from slipping during blending. It can also be used as a tight sealing lid for storage. The patented polymer whisk attachment is designed with two unique aerating ovals to maximize the amount of air introduced into smoothies, allowing for velvety consistency. Simply place the NiMh powered handle into the base for the recharging. It also has space for one additional attachment and a light indicator to show battery status. 1 year warranty. 12.25 x 5.5 x 17.5 inches

Oster 6640 10-Speed Blender with Plastic Jar

List Price: $47.99 By: Oster - Model: 393789 Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $26.94

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Features:

• 450-watt motor strong enough for heavy blending jobs
• 10-speed selections provide total control
• PowerBlend stainless steel blades remove for easy cleaning
• 6-cup, break-resistant, plastic jar
• Measures 7 by 11 by 13 inches

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great for smoothies 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great blender. I used to make smoothies with it all the time until we moved to France and had to sell it (volt converter costs as much as the blender itself...) Chops frozen fruit real well too. Try plain yoghurt + frozen raspberries + canned peaches + ice cubes + honey for a healthy but tasty snack!

Editorial Review:

Make your favorite fruit smoothies, frozen drinks, or blend other ingredients together for a special recipe with a powerful 10-speed blender.

10-speeds

6-cup plastic jar

Powerblend stainless steel blade

All metal drive system

450 watt motor

Pulse option

Cord storage