Hamilton Beach Power Elite - 700 W

All the power you need to: mix, puree, chop, crush ice, and more - with only 5 simple buttons. With 700 watts of peak blending power in this milkshake blender. Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-Cup (710-ml) level. Tips & care for the best performance: The minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 oz/250 ml). If using this blender for shakes and smoothies, add more liquid if your mixture is not blending properly to ensure smooth consistency. To add food or liquid to the blender when operating, open the hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening. If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of jar, there may not be enough liquid in the jar to blend efficiently. Review: Great Blender - Nice blender and does a good job. Review: A Great Blender At a Great Price! - This thing is a powerhouse. I bought it primarily for smoothies, and it easily handles ice; just pulse it at short intervals until it's broken up, before you blend. The cyclonic action allows for even blending, but you may have to stop the machine, unplug, and use a silicone spatula to push thicker ingredients off the inside of the container for thicker things like guac or baby food. Be sure to add enough liquid to avoid straining the motor! It's easy to clean - either run a quick blend cycle with a half container of water and a drop of dish soap, or take it apart and wash the components separately. And it comes with a mini food processor attachment that's surprisingly powerful - I've made flour from oats, nut butters, and powdered sugar from granulated, pulsing in short bursts to avoid straining the motor. You can't go wrong with Hamilton Beach! Most of my appliance purchases have been theirs, and they LAST even under heavy use. An absolutely great buy.