Bingo.Originally posted by: brunswickite
VitaMix super 5000.
This thing is insanely powerful.
Comes with nice receipe book with nutrition facts as well.
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: Rkonster
I have tried a few different blenders, and the ones I like most are the KitchenAid Proline for $229 at William Sonoma, and the Vitamix for ~$400. Even though I like the Vitamix, I do not think it is worth the extra cost. I have tried a Waring blender in the same price range as the KitchenAid, but I highly prefer the KitchenAid. I make smoothies every day, and this one has not let me down. In short, buy the KitchenAid!
Are you referring to this KitchenAid? Why do you "highly prefer" the KitchenAid over the other ones?
Originally posted by: Rkonster
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: Rkonster
I have tried a few different blenders, and the ones I like most are the KitchenAid Proline for $229 at William Sonoma, and the Vitamix for ~$400. Even though I like the Vitamix, I do not think it is worth the extra cost. I have tried a Waring blender in the same price range as the KitchenAid, but I highly prefer the KitchenAid. I make smoothies every day, and this one has not let me down. In short, buy the KitchenAid!
Are you referring to this KitchenAid? Why do you "highly prefer" the KitchenAid over the other ones?
Well, personally, I think the KitchenAid and the Vitamix are similar in design, though the Vitamix has more power. My parents have a Vitamix, and I have used it frequently, but it seems that the extra power does not really do anything. Also, I like the blade design of the KitchenAid better. It seems to mix smoothies a little faster with less of a probability of chunks. Both have a one piece design with a large area at the bottom, so if you blend very icy beverages, it has less of a chance of getting stuck and requiring you to shake the jar. That was one of my complaints with the Waring, and the narrow bottom also makes it harder to clean. If you are getting the KitchenAid, I would get it from William Sonoma, because of their excellent return policy just in case something happens (kind of like the Costco policy). I had an earlier revision of the blender that had a slight rust issue on the metal outside of the jar. This did not impair performace at all or get into the inside of the jar itself. They exchanged it out, and the new revisions seem to not have this issue, as well as an improved cap design. In short, buy it from William Sonoma!
EDIT: Yes, that KitchenAid. The one at William Sonoma is now a different color (they used to have that color), though both might be still available from them.
Originally posted by: RightIsWrong
Originally posted by: Rkonster
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: Rkonster
I have tried a few different blenders, and the ones I like most are the KitchenAid Proline for $229 at William Sonoma, and the Vitamix for ~$400. Even though I like the Vitamix, I do not think it is worth the extra cost. I have tried a Waring blender in the same price range as the KitchenAid, but I highly prefer the KitchenAid. I make smoothies every day, and this one has not let me down. In short, buy the KitchenAid!
Are you referring to this KitchenAid? Why do you "highly prefer" the KitchenAid over the other ones?
Well, personally, I think the KitchenAid and the Vitamix are similar in design, though the Vitamix has more power. My parents have a Vitamix, and I have used it frequently, but it seems that the extra power does not really do anything. Also, I like the blade design of the KitchenAid better. It seems to mix smoothies a little faster with less of a probability of chunks. Both have a one piece design with a large area at the bottom, so if you blend very icy beverages, it has less of a chance of getting stuck and requiring you to shake the jar. That was one of my complaints with the Waring, and the narrow bottom also makes it harder to clean. If you are getting the KitchenAid, I would get it from William Sonoma, because of their excellent return policy just in case something happens (kind of like the Costco policy). I had an earlier revision of the blender that had a slight rust issue on the metal outside of the jar. This did not impair performace at all or get into the inside of the jar itself. They exchanged it out, and the new revisions seem to not have this issue, as well as an improved cap design. In short, buy it from William Sonoma!
EDIT: Yes, that KitchenAid. The one at William Sonoma is now a different color (they used to have that color), though both might be still available from them.
I have the same exact blender and my wife and I have joked that, in the unlikely event of divorce, there would be a custody battle for the blender. It is by far the best appliance I have ever owned. Very highly recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for a blender. You will not be disappointed.