On 25 Apr 2012 09:18:43 GMT, "AL_n" > wrote:

>I'm faced with the dilemma of whether to choose a tabletop blender or a
>handheld stick blender. I can see advantages in both, but I only have the
>budget (and space) for one!
>
>My main use for these gadgets is making smoothies and protein shakes. Here
>is what I see as the advantages of each type:


>___Tabletop blender:___
>Always in one place, so easy and quick to locate
>No possibility of splashing or spattering
>No little bits to mislay

Tabletop is going to be more versatile. You can grind and chop stuff
in it, it is going to blend better and faster in most cases and can
even store the results if need be.

The stick is the least used appliance we own.