Hamilton Beach Personal Blender for Shakes and Smoothies with 14 Oz Travel Cup and Lid, Black (51101AV)

First, I have been using Hamilton Beach Mini Blenders for about FIFTEEN YEARS. I have tried different models, they're all mini blenders, but some are a bit better than others. THIS is my fav (and I liked when you could easily and cheaply get one with TWO cups). THIS one, to me, is better than the "upgraded" one. PROS: CONVENIENCE - I had a large blender, hated using it to just whip up a smoothie for me. This size is not only great, I drink from the cup, easy to clean and doesn't take up storage or counter space. BLENDING - OK, if you need a POWERFUL blender that you can put lots of big frozen chunks of fruit in, GET A POWERFUL blender! This is NOT a food processor or even a big powerful blender. Great for smoothies and will blend some frozen fruit if not too much and it's SMALL. I use protein powder, almond milk, spirulina and FROZEN wild blueberries or frozen dark cherries and have NO problem. BUT I'm also just using about a half cup of frozen fruit and LEAVE ROOM so the blender isn't too full, you need to leave about an inch and a half at the top. ALSO AND THIS IS HUGE FOR ME.... the blender motor may sound like it's just getting stuck, TAKE THE CUP OFF, HOLD THE LID DOWN TIGHTLY AND GIVE IT A COUPLE SHAKES, TAKES SECONDS! THEN put back on and PULSE, taking finger on and off power button. VOILA. IT REALLY ISN'T THAT HARD. PRICE - FOR THE PRICE I FIND HAMILTON BEACH HARD TO BEAT. Is it meant to last forever? NO. At this price, would you expect it to? I use a blender often, having been using Hamilton Beach mini blenders for about 15 years. I replace them as needed and, at THIS price, I keep two around at all times, in case one eventually gives out. CAVEAT: OK THE CUP GETS PITTED after awhile. EVEN if the motor is going STRONG, after awhile, you will want to replace the cup. I find it easier just to get another blender OR get the blender that has TWO CUPS, which also comes in handy if you're making a smoothie for yourself and one for someone else.

Es muy practica para hacer preparaciones personales, yo principalmente la uso para prepararme jugos o licuados, muchas veces con los ingredientes congelados y no he tenido problemas, por eso le doy 5 estrellas. Sin embargo, como única observación para los que la quieren comprar por eso, yo no la uso como "vaso portátil", porque es algo incomodo tomar la bebida con la tapa que tiene, tienes que alzarla mucho y al menos yo siento que en algún momento se va a regar, lo cual simplemente puedes quitarle la tapa y se soluciona el problema, pero además porque (a diferencia de la nutribullet) las aspas están "pegadas" al vaso por abajo, entonces eso hace que el vaso donde tomes se vea larguísimo, aunque eso es mas un gusto personal en cuanto al diseño

Excelente!

I got this because it was small and not too expensive. It turns out it is a really nice piece of equipment. I have used large, traditional glass and metal blenders and while they work great, they are very heavy and also hard to clean. This one is perfect for single person servings. It's remarkably powerful and makes a terrific milkshake. It might not be built to last 20 years (like my big one has) but at this price, it pays for itself if it lasts for a year.

Es fácil de usar, solo es presionar el único botón que tiene, lo utilizo para mezclar la proteína en polvo, le agrego leche avena y miel y lo hace bastante bien y rápido ,no deja grumos. No es licuar cosas pesadas solo cosas sencillas