This Hamilton Beach blender is the ideal choice if you enjoy malts and smoothies. Blends extremely well, you don't have to stick in a utensil to move around clumps either and the unique blade takes care of ice too. Just 8 ounces shy of a half gallon, you can obtain small and large, well blended smoothies of your choice. A powerful 650 watt motor makes quick work of the largest size too. A quick morning fruit smoothie and/or an evening liquid dessert delight. All quick, easy and smooth!! Easy pour, easy cleanup.  Oh, a 3 year limited warranty to boot! Purchased one for my teen granddaughters too.