Waring HPB 300 Professional

Pros: Powerful, fast, heavy-duty, makes thick creamy smoothies, easy to use, easy to clean.

Cons: Loud, expensive.

The Bottom Line: I recommend this blender for people who, like me, drink a lot of smoothies and are particular about the thickness and smoothness of their shakes.

Review: Update, 12/21/07: I am STILL using this blender every day, and it works just as well as the day I purchased it! The only issue is that, occasionally, a small amount of liquid seeps out the bottom that I have to wipe off from the underside of the ...