I recently received the Black and Decker Quiet Blender with Cyclone Glass Jar. I decided to give it a try and make a smoothie. I love that it has several buttons on it for the type of beverage you may want to make.
For instance it has a button for smoothie, ice drink or shake. You can also choose to make crushed ice. 
You put your ingredients into the glass jar, place on the lid and press the power button and which drink you are making and away you go. It is that easy.
I also like that this blender comes with a personal blender bottle so you can attach it straight to the blender and make your own personal smoothie and not have to worry about having extra leftover. This blender has so many perks it makes make your own smoothie, iced drink or shake too much fun. I can't wait to try out all of its' drink functions.