Hamilton Beach 51101 Single-Serve Blender with Travel Lid | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hamilton Beach
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $16.99
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Rating:  65 reviews
Color: White
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Size: Medium
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 4.2 x 11.9
MPN: 51101
Model: 51101
UPC: 040094511013
EAN: 0040094511013
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| Features:
| • | 175-watt single-serve blender for smoothies, shakes, and more | | • | Simple one-touch operation; durable stainless-steel blades | | • | 14-ounce blending jar doubles as a travel cup; less to clean | | • | Fits most car cup holders; travel lid and recipe book included | | • | Measures 3-3/4 by 3-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches |
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Product Description
* Take your drink to go * Use the travel lid to drink from * Great for fruit smoothies, icy drinks, shakes, and more * Stainless steel blades * One touch blending * Easy storage * Less cleaning * Single serving size
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| Customer Reviews: Read 60 more reviews...
 PERFECT smoothies EVERY time!! Best Personal Blender EVER! June 20, 2008
JoshH347 (Beaverton/Portland, OR)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't often review a product, but I must say that this blender is AWESOME. I've only had it about 2 weeks but I have been making all kinds of smoothies and protein shakes. I used to [try] and make smoothies with my old full size blender years ago but the consistency was always off and I ended up burning out the motor on what I thought was a nice blender.
HOWEVER, this little blending powerhouse blends everything quickly and evenly...every time! The size is perfect for one person. The fact that you just drink it right out of the blender is handy... less dishes to wash.
Plus, I have the black version and it's the only kitchen appliance I don't mind leaving out on the counter -- It's nice looking and compact!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BLENDER TO ANYONE LOOKING TO MAKE A QUICK SMOOTHIE OR PROTEIN SHAKE ON A REGULAR BASIS! You won't be sorry! Oh yeah... and helloooooo it doesn't get much cheaper!
 Great and Great Smoothie Tip June 18, 2008
Marion from Michigan
I agree with most of the reviews that say this is great for simple smoothie recipes. It DOES work better than my full size blender for this type of job and I have been very happy with it.
One other thing I've learned is to just leave your serving of frozen fruit (or ice cubes) out at room temperature for 3-5 mins. FIRST, then make your drink. You could always microwave the fruit for 10-15 secs. if you're in a big hurry. This simple step will make the job that much easier for this or any blender to do.
Perfect for One! June 2, 2008
Jennifer Wolkowitz (New Jersey, United States)
I love this blender. I use it mostly for making a smoothie after working out, and there's virtually no clean-up. So quick and easy. Blends good, I only use a few ice cubes at a time though, and it seems to break up the ice easier that way. Very light and compact, I would highly recommend this for someone who wants a quick mixed drink/smoothie without all the bulkiness and hassle of clean-up.
I love this thing! May 21, 2008
Julie L. Day (CA United States)
I picked this mini blender up at Wally World a few weeks ago and have been pleasantly surprised by its power and utility. Haven't had any problems blending frozen fruit or ice cubes. I suspect that some users aren't putting enough liquid in, hence the negative reviews, but if you do it right, this thing will work like a charm.
I started out throwing huge chunks of hard-as-rock frozen fruit in this thing, but in hopes of making it last longer, I have a better solution: I make up small tupperware containers of mixed frozen/fresh fruits and defrost them in the fridge (or on the counter if I'm in a hurry) for and hour or two before mixing. Should help prolong the life of your beloved blender, and make it more convenient for those of us who buy fruit in bulk!
All in all, an excellent, cheap kitchen gadget that I highly recommend!
 Burned out the motor after 6 months May 18, 2008
NYC gal (NYC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Another shameless throw-away item that is built not to last. In this age of environmental melt-down, manufacturers have a responsibility to step up and produce lasting goods, not ones like this cheap blender that breaks after 30 uses and ends up in the landfill forever!
My mother had an Oster that lasted 40 years or more - now THAT is manufacturing integrity. (I do not work for Oster.) But I do believe the earth can no longer ingest all the throw-away garbage we are buying and tossing out because this cheap junk is built to break, not to last.
Shame on them for making this junk and shame on us for buying it.
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