Blender-- good one that crushes ice well

[kerryjo]

I am looking for a new blander. I am tired of $20 -$30 ones that wear out quickly, or are not strong enough to crush ice well.

 

What does everyone recommend, and where is the best deal? What about refurbished?

[naturegirl]

Waring Professional blender

 

I have seen Bobby Flay and few other use this on Food Network show.

My friend has is and absolutely loves it.

 

I am waiting for this to go on sale. I have seen it $109 to be lowest on amazon. Last year (2008 around christmas) there was a manufacturing rebate on this, but this year nothing. Was pretty disappointed. I was watching it everyday from Nov-Dec, but it did not go below 100.

I am not ready to shell over 100 bucks yet, would like it around $75 range.

But this is the blender I will buy. Will wait for it to go down, until then I will do without one.

 

here's a picture:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414V4QR5V5L._AA280_.jpg

[jbrawn26]

I have this too, I love it but you have to make sure to only fill it about half way or it won't crush the ice. It does work well, just remember to only fill half at a time.

[lanem688]

I have an Oster Beehive Blender. It works very well and only runs about $50 on Amazon I see. I got mine at Sam's Club a few years ago. It is very simple, on/off. None of the useless other buttons that nobody uses

[tokanm]

I love the Magic Bullet...it works well to crush and pulverize ice. I got mine at Kohls on sale for less than $40. DS uses it daily for protein shakes too

[kerryjo]

So just having one button/speed is not a big loss?