Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Dispensing Blender Review

We are now a 2-blender family. My husband's smoothies have two many calories so I bought the Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Dispensing Blender for about $20.00.

Pros

• The 48-ounce jar is plastic so if it falls it won't break.
• Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Dispensing Blender has a Wave Action system. This actually works. The blender forces the mixture down into the blades. I have made smoothies before in other blenders and have to scrape the sides but I haven't had to this with Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Dispensing Blender.
• It it dishwasher safe.
• It is attractive.
• It has a dispenser so I can just pull on it and out will come my smoothie. If I use the spout there is a hidden spot under the blender for the cap. If I use the cap then I have to put the spout in a drawer.  
• It crushes ice really, really well.
• It has 4 speeds which are smoothies, juicer, pulse, and milk shake. There is also a dispenser function which the dial should be on when using the dispenser.
• There is a nice large handle.

Cons

• Unless I put the jar in the dishwasher I find it very hard to get the plastic really clean.
• The dispensing spout does not go straight up and down easily so it feels as if I have to force it.
• The V shaped spout on the jar is too small. If my smoothie is thick then it comes over the sides of the jar unless I use the dispenser.

Jo's Viewpoint

For the money this is a great, cute, lightweight blender. I don't expect it to last 3 years. For the money I'm going for 6 months - a year would be great!

* Measures approximately 7 by 8 by 13 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Technical data

* Power output: 500 watts
* Jar capacity: 56 ounces
* Jar material: Plastic
* Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach
* Color: White
* Timer: No
* Food processor attachments: No
* Display: No
* Pour spout: Yes
* Dishwasher safe: Yes
* Height: Approximately 13 inches
* Length: Approximately 8 inches
* Depth: Approximately 7 inches
* Weight: Approximately 6 lbs
* Product: 3-year warranty