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blender advice
« on: September 06, 2014, 10:20:26 PM »
I have an anniversary coming up and think my wife unit needs a good blender. It should be a great one, like the kitchenaide mixer we got for our wedding, that will last forever.

I have been told that vita-mix is the standard. They are about $500 which isn't a problematic number, but if I spend that much I want to make sure I get the right thing.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2014, 10:34:41 PM »
I bought my wife a blender last year for our anniversary. I ended up getting a Waring Commercial Bar blender since she was just going to use it to make smoothies, margaritas and daiquiris.

I got it new on Ebay for under $60.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2014, 10:38:03 PM »
These people use blenders and tested some of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZArusuuQrc


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Re: blender advice
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2014, 11:44:21 PM »
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2014, 11:50:49 PM »
Vita-mix was a bit disappointing in the Popular Mechanics tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkcgBwbE7nw
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2014, 12:20:13 AM »
What's she gonna do with it? She ok with restaurant equipment?



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Re: blender advice
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2014, 12:36:38 AM »
Vitamix is okay, but for the price you can get a lot more performance.  Something like a Breville Hemisphere, maybe. Same performance at 2/3 the price. 

Stainless bar blender for a single-purpose unit.  Sometimes limited in speed options, but made for power, durability and easy cleaning.  Search reviews for current favorites.  Keep in mind they are designed primarily for chopping ice and may not have the best blade design for everyday all-around service.

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Re: blender advice
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2014, 11:48:53 AM »
Aw, I thought you were looking for Bender advice. :(
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2014, 07:45:18 PM »
Last forever, blender? Oster, on/off/pulse model. Not great for smoothies though. =)




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Re: blender advice
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2014, 12:17:31 AM »
I have a Cusinart basic blender. It is 600w. It has a rotary low/hi knob and then three push buttons, run/pulse/ice crush. It has a wide bottom glass mixing bowl(?). It works like a champ. Makes great margaritas, smoothies and protein drinks with a couple of ice cubes and a banana thrown in.. I have also used it to make rice flour a few times. I have no complaints. It seems that in this case simple is better.

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Re: blender advice
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2014, 06:41:50 AM »
Blendtec
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2014, 10:38:58 AM »
Quote from: Devonai on September 07, 2014, 11:48:53 AM
Aw, I thought you were looking for Bender advice. :(

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Re: blender advice
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2014, 01:20:21 PM »
Quote from: Devonai on September 07, 2014, 11:48:53 AM
Aw, I thought you were looking for Bender advice. :(

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Re: blender advice
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2014, 01:52:09 PM »
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2014, 11:07:57 PM »
Yep.  Blendtec FTW.  ~$300 or so.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2014, 11:56:47 AM »
Have they every tried to blend a Blendtech in one of their "Will it Blend" segments?
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2014, 03:01:30 PM »
Run a search on laboratory blenders. Powerful, durable, and big, they are.  Stylish, or pretty, they are not.  Apply [voice=yoda][/voice] as needed.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2014, 04:39:17 PM »
Quote from: Mike Irwin on September 11, 2014, 11:56:47 AM
Have they every tried to blend a Blendtech in one of their "Will it Blend" segments?
Unless I'm mistaken, all of the "will it blend?" units are Blendtech.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2014, 06:55:20 PM »
Quote from: Hutch on September 11, 2014, 04:39:17 PM
Unless I'm mistaken, all of the "will it blend?" units are Blendtech.

He's asking if they've ever tried blending a Blendtec blender inside of a Blendtec blender.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2014, 10:06:44 PM »
Quote from: Marnoot on September 11, 2014, 06:55:20 PM
He's asking if they've ever tried blending a Blendtec blender inside of a Blendtec blender.

Redundancy is redundant.  :lol:

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Re: blender advice
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2014, 10:03:49 PM »
My reading comprehension skills are falling faster than my hair.  This message brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department.
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Re: blender advice
« Reply #21 on: September 16, 2014, 07:30:45 AM »
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