Summer Gadgets Countdown #7: 12-Volt Porta-Blend Portable Blender

I've been looking for a portable blender for awhile now, and I finally came across this one. Why, you ask? Well, there have been many times when I travel to the beach, a game, or the park, and just feel like sipping a margarita. Of course, in public places they'd have to be non-alcoholic, but hey...no one will know.

Design: Made by Vector, the Porta-Blend Portable Blender plugs right into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or other 12-volt source. It's made of impact-resistant plastic.

Features: It can crush ice, chop nuts, mix frozen drinks and more. Won't drain your vehicle's battery due to its low amperage draw of less than 6 amps. There's a weighted base that stabilizes the blender, just in case you're prone to spills. Includes an extra long 10 ft. power cord.
 

How It Works: Looks like you just plug it in, press power, and you're good to go!

Price: The Porta-Blend Portable Blender sells for $24.99 at the VectorStore, or if you prefer to buy from Amazon.com for $49.95.

Lovin' Factor (1-10): 9

[the image was prettier on Amazon.com]

Tune into this week's Gearlog Radio show (available on Friday), to hear Jenn's pick for gadget of the week!