My two teenage children have been bugging me all summer about making them smoothies. We didn't have a blender capable of such creations. Then we came across the Hamilton Beach Wave Action blender. I love the red color. It gives the blender a very modern touch. The motor is quiet and powerful. The Wave Action system works as advertised -- it pulls the blending mixture to the blades to ensure proper blending. The best feature is that the lid has a pour spout. This blender also cleans up better than previous blenders that I have owned. I now have two happy teenagers that are blending some interesting concoctions to make their summer days cooler.