Oster 4128

Advantages: beaitiful design and color, durability, simplicity
Disadvantages: cap color doesn't match base perfectly

...I have been using Oster kitchen gadgets since Moby Dick was a Minnow. In my experience they ALL last practically forever, have excellent warranties and are an excellent value for your money. When I needed a new blender 2 years ago for our New Year's Eve celebration and I saw this one in the most gorgeous jewel tone red I was overjoyed! I had been complaining for years, as blender after blender wore out or broke down that all I really needed was ...
...and so far it it holding up every bit as well as I expect an Oster to. In otherwords, it seems to be practically indestructible. If I have anything negative to say, it's that the color of the red rubber lid doesn't quite match the base. That's it! ... Read review

I have been using Oster since my day in US. I will never use any other. I use it for just anything and everyday. It is like a part of our kitchen life. Heavy duty and the best.