Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Blender with Glass Jar (58148A)

This one’s a keeper I bought this blender primarily for protein and fruit smoothies, crushing ice, and grinding coffee.Out of box experience was good, well packaged, simple. Tested it by using the Easyclean feature, and it worked like a champ. While it is noisy, it is quieter than I expected. Just don’t expect to be listening to something on TV in another room if you are blending in the kitchen.The Pros:My first smoothie was done in seconds, no fuss, no muss. A cup of ice, two big…

Solid, serviceable blender for very little money My older Hamilton Beach blender was dying. I did not like a previous Kitchen Aid blender I owned. The bottom of the line Oster I tried made a viciously ear piercing racket. In my dreams I own a Vitamix. Well..in the meantime I need something NOW. I looked at all the reviews of various strata and then said “just try this one” ..if it sucks well then it’s a backup. Because if you are a morning smoothie addict like me you need a backup.So it shows up. The base is taller…