Hamilton Beach 53155 Wavestation Plus Blender, Black and Silver

We have had this blender for a few years now. During the first six months were rubber gasket cut up and had to replace ($ 2) and two months ago, jar cracked to the point where it is leaking ($ 15). Although there is a 3 year warranty, it was not covered by any of these problems.

Overall, good for making smoothies, as long as you add enough liquid to get it going. You may need to shake / stir the lumps in the beginning but after that, it works well, and "waves" really works.

I would probably have given it 4 + stars if it were more durable, or if the parts were covered by the warranty.

Equipped with 700 watts, delivers this countertop blender velvety smoothies, perfect margaritas and other frozen concoctions with ease. The revolutionary wave action blending system continuously forces the mixture down into stainless steel ice-crushing blades for thorough blending from top to bottom - every time. Perfect for parties or everyday use, the device comes with a handy cup-activated dispenser valve for easy one-handed filling. The included 48-ounce plastic jar provides a tight-fitting lid, generous handle and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. Carefully designed, the device may splash out and dishwasher-safe parts make cleaning a snap. The mixer is about 9 by 11 by 15 inches and carries a three year warranty.

Hamilton Beach 53257 Wavestation Plus Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black and Silver

I make fruit smoothies twice a day at breakfast and dinner for them, it has been fantastic. I use frozen fruit pieces, but no ice cubes, and handle them well. When you make more smoothies while I use the tap, if only 1 or 2, so I just pour. There are a few small leaks in taps, but I found that lightly oiled rubber parts after washing before you install fixed it. Use only a mild, neutral flavor oils like peanut and corn to avoid the taste your drinks with it!
Blender has been without problems for months and a half so far it's been here. It replaced a 25 + year old model (brand no longer exists), which had finally quit.

Equipped with 750 watts, delivers this countertop blender velvety smoothies, perfect margaritas and other frozen concoctions with ease. The revolutionary wave action blending system continuously forces the mixture down into stainless steel ice-crushing blades for thorough blending from top to bottom - every time. The device can be used in practical dispenser valve, or without, making it a flexible and versatile mixer. Plus, smart design, easy cleaning. A patented splash guard pops up and goes straight into the dishwasher and the spout easily be divided into two parts for easy cleaning. A convenient hideaway cap storage area ensures that the CAP will not get lost in the junk drawer. The included 48-ounce dishwasher-safe glass jar provides a tight-fitting lid, generous handle and a drip-free spout for graceful pouring. Perfect for parties or everyday use, the blender measures approximately 9 by 12 by 15 inches and carries a three year warranty.

Hamilton Beach 54614 Wavestation Express Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, White

I have read reviews of this and decided to try it. My other two mixers died just nasty death, and I was hesitant to buy another. I thought that I did not really need it because I do not use them so often. I started reading about people making smoothies, and the adult beverages that was so good, so I jumped and bought it. I'm glad I did. I make smoothies and milkshakes often and really enjoy it.

I would have given this item 5 stars but two things worry me. The first is noise. I realize that with the speed and power this little machine, it will be noisy. A small price to pay for such a wonderful machine. Secondly, it seems to touch thin. I try to squeeze it so it will not break. It can be stronger than I think, but it just feels weak.

When the drink you are doing is fat, you must turn on the machines will feature the fine print thickness is thinner than expected. It is difficult to pour from taps what the consequence - unless it is completely wet. It does not take much space on my desk - a feature that I now hold, because I use it as often.

All in all, I think you will be pleased with this mixer! Good price.

Wave Station Express Blender is the revolutionary wave-action blendingsystem that forces the mixture down into blades for smooth results. 48 oz Dishwasher Safe durablend high-strength plastic jar with 500 watts of peak power to easily crush ice - handy dispenser valve is removed and replaced with a cap on common mixing operation 0.3 years warranty

Hamilton Beach 54615 Wavestation Express Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black

I bought this mixer about a year ago from Wal-Mart. I've had a number of mixers in the last 30 + years but always ended up giving them away because I rarely or never used them - too much trouble - and has this to get rid of unused stuff, but to find another excuse why I "need" to buy another blender. I did it only for smoothies. My sister convinced me that they were good for me, but I was not about to pay $ 3-4 a pop for a smoothie. I would do all the research, but saw this blender at Wal-Mart and just liked what it saw and liked the price, around $ 18 at the time. I thought the spout thingee was nice, but I was really blown away by the 500 watts in this thing. I figured how bad could it be with 500 watts. If it blew out after the cover price of 4-5 smoothies, it would be okay I think. I'm not a technical person, but after comparing the efficacy of this with the other on the screen, I thought, what have I to lose?

It is plastic, very light and easy to move around. It works for me. Sooo easy to clean and take apart when they carry out a thorough cleaning. Immediately after use, I wash it, fill it less than half full with warm water and a drop of liquid detergent, to keep the lid down and give it a few swirls on the pulse. Remove and shake it around to get clean, rinse again and make sure I open the spout to allow it to drain. If you do not clean it right away, you have to scrub it clean. You can disconnect the pipe and replace it with a screw cap at the bottom of the base, if you do not want to use the spout. My smoothies are so thick now I just pour it out.

The first few times I used it, I smelled burnt rubber but I can push this as far as filling it with ice and everything else I want and do it as fast as I can, with the setting that gives me the fastest results, pulse or smoothie or something else. Again, I like this blender so much I figure I will replace it immediately if I blow and it's not under warranty. So far so good. (There is a 3-year warranty.)

No more burnt rubber, although I still fill it with ice and a mixture of everything. I read "Green for Life", so I added greens, celery, carrots and other vegetables, chia seeds gel, flax seed, a little honey, etc., for my juice and mix fruit, both frozen bananas and other fresh and frozen fruit, all these things at once. Delicious! My husband did not like vegetables, add in the beginning but now he is really looking forward to them almost every day or every other day now. The mixer works like a charm. It does not pulverize the green (spinach or romaine lettuce) 100%. There is a small amount of greens that do not get chopped up - but just little bits that are not as noticeable, and worth the price for a higher price, "better" mixer, because none of them get five-star ratings yet, and my work enough me to fit my needs. No problem at all with ice. It just got stuck on me once but I turned it off and pushed around with the wooden spoon and it's been good to go. Now if I can remember, I put ice cubes in the juice, which is first. Sometimes I put them in the past.

I'm not so easy to please, but I am very pleased with this mixer. There is still a pleasure to use. I'll send one to my son for his bday.