Breville® Hemisphere? Control Blender

When the editors of Cook's Illustrated went looking for an affordable new blender, this is what they said about the Breville Hemisphere Control Blender:"With a curved jar, six well-configured blades, and a relatively powerful motor, this blender excelled at every task-and at less than half the cost of the co-winner."Seems like with this sleek, beautifully designed blender, Breville has thought of everything. It looks great in any kitchen, and no matter what your blending needs are-from smoothies and salsas, to chopping nuts and pureeing soups-this powerful machine delivers fantastic results every time. Breville's innovative Hemisphere technology and extra-wide stainless steel blades quickly deliver commercial-quality precision blending right in your own kitchen. With the blender's signature vortex action power, five speeds, preprogrammed settings and a pulse feature, you'll easily create exceptionally uniform blends in no time. Blender features an easy-to-read backlit digital timer to keep track of blending times, a 48-oz. tough BPA-free Tritan pitcher with measurement markings, Breville's unique finger-loop Assist Lid for fast lid removal and unplugging, and a detachable measuring cap built into the lid for adding spirits and flavorings. The two-part blade assembly prevents leakage, and the blender's overload protection ensures that thick mixtures won't cause motor burnout. Simple-to-clean touchpad controls and dishwasher safe pitcher make cleanup a breeze. 750 watts. 17" h x 6½" w x 8" d.