Waring MX1050XT Xtreme Hi-Power Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)This blender is strong, powerful and FAST. The motor spins at 45,000 RPM and makes fast work of any blending job. The connection between the motor and blending jar is metal to metal (NO PLASTIC drive parts). The price is right, check out the warranty 3 years on motor and 2 years parts and labor, but it's built for commercial use and the way I use it - I expect it to last a long long time.
A huge advantage to me was the fact that it is only 18.5 inches tall (with the lid on, the 18" measurement is without the lid). This allows it to sit under my upper cupboards, neither the VitaMix or Blendtec would fit when assembled.
The motor has all the power you need, but is a bit noisy - I have to wait for a TV commercial or get dirty looks from my wife. Yet it is quieter than some other blenders because of the rubber cushion between the motor base and where the blending jar sits (which is removable and easy to clean).
The blending jar is big enough to really be useful. I like to make blender - ice cream - and can store a 7 days worth in the freezer from a single batch. While there is a hole in the top of the lid, I no longer use it as there is a certain splatter factor that comes with a blender that runs this strong and fast ;->
My blender ice cream, ½ cup of sugar free French vanilla coffee creamer, 1.5 cups of milk, ¼ cup Amaretto, frozen strawberries. I take out around 15 or 20 strawberries (depending on size) and allow them to partially defrost (still frozen in the center) this is necessary so it does not freeze up and not blend correctly with just a few berries. Put the milk, creamer and amaretto in the blending jar, add the partially defrosted berries, cover and blend, add milk if too thick to blend correctly. Once the concoction is blending smoothly add a couple hard frozen berries at a time to thicken as much as you would like. I use the reusable zip lock 1 cup plastic containers and fill about ¾ of the way to store in the freezer. Yummy


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Turn Blending into a Spectator Sport!Waring's heavy-duty, 3.5 peak HP blenders give professionals a huge advantage over the competition. Their high-power motors process up to half a gallon of ingredients in record time. Juice, puree, blend and frappe like a pro, with plenty of power for just about any blending job.Use this versatile blender to make everything from an orange & pineapple juice combo, a blended coffee drink, a rich and thick shake or to puree ingredients for soups or sauces.The lightweight, polycarbonate container holds up to 64 ounces, and you'll love the easy-to-clean waterproof membrane touchpad.The Waring MX-series blenders are also compatible with VitaMix blending containers.

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Vita-Mix 5200 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my Vitamix 5200 for about 2 months now. I literally use it several times a day and I could not imagine life without it now. My family has recently begun a journey to eating "raw" foods and the vitamix is a priceless tool in this endeavor. My family starts everyday with a fruit smoothie for breakfast (blended strawberries, blueberries, pinapple and spinach with pure water and ice). The vitamix breaks down everything, mixes it well and blends the most delicious tasting breakfast you ever wanted. Talk about instant energy! Lunch is often a green smoothie, blended in the Vitamix. I have used the dry container to crack wheat berries for bread (not 100% raw yet) and also made homemade nut butters using almonds, walnuts, and pecans. I also make a homemade applesauce using three cored apple (different types produce different tastes so experiment to find your favorite, strawberries, blueberries or even pears). The apples do not even need to be peeled or cored. I do core mine because I don't like seeds, but I leave all the greens from the strawberries on and simply blend then into the sauce.

The vitamix is definitely expensive, and I know that times are tough now, but I think that you can't put a price on your family's health. Since my family has started eating this way, we have lost weight, my daughter's skin is clearing up and we have so much more energy to accomplish great things during our day. You cannot put a price on that! I highly recommend this machine to anyone that wants the best for their family.
Oh and yes prior to buying the Vitamix, I burned up two blenders. Vitamix has a seven year warranty on their product, they are serious about their products. I love mine and you will too!

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All-new high performance appliance helps you prepare healthy meals quickly and easily without a single attachment! * New Eastman TritanTM copolyester 64 oz. container is as durable as polycarbonate, features improved sound damping and is chemical resistant. Comes with ergonomic soft-grip handle. * New Swedish-built 2 peak HP motor, custom designed for this machine, runs substantially cooler with energy savings and improved performance. * Feedback-type variable speed control provides consistent power regardless of load. Speed ranges from 11 m.p.h. to 240 m.p.h., wider than any standard blender. * Unique stainless steel hammermill and cutting "wet" blades process whole foods like no other appliance to deliver up to 3 times the nutrition. * New soft-touch switches and dial backed by new designer label. * Patented, spill-proof vented lid with removable lid plug lets you measure and add ingredients safely while machine is running. * Patented tamper for extreme processing power helps when preparing foods such as nut butters and frozen treats. * Quick and easy clean-up. Just add a few drops of dish soap, some warm water and run for 30 seconds on high. Done! THE VITA-MIX ADVANTAGEAbsolutely no-risk, in-home 30 day trialYour Vita-Mix machine will be the most important appliance in your kitchen!Check out the 35 kitchen tasks you'll be able to perform! 7 year warrantyIf you don't think Vita-Mix is helping you improve your health, get more nutrition, and feel better...If you're not sure Vita-Mix saves you time and money... If you aren't convinced the Vita-Mix machine is the most versatile appliance in your kitchen, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund of your purchase price. We'll even pay for return shipping. Just call for details.Even if you decide to return your Vita-Mix machine, keep your cookbooks and instructional video as our gift to you.

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Hamilton Beach HBF400 Commercial High-Performance Food Blender, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I was hoping to get an appliance that would allow me to make smoothies, sauces, gravies, and soups. Thus far, it's done all those things very well, leaving no chunky matter in the final mix. The only potential trouble is that the blade is relatively shallow, which forces you to have quite a bit of liquid in order for it to blend properly. While it won't make a paste, it does a very good job of making creamy drinks, and dips.

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Equipped with a single horsepower motor, this high-performance food blender delivers the torque needed to mix, blend, chop, and puree hot and cold food and serve it up fast--perfect for restaurants, hotels, bars, and other commercial venues. Simple-to-use controls include a toggle switch for turning the unit on or off, plus a second toggle switch for setting the speed to low, high, or pulse. The blender also provides a handy timer that automatically turns the unit off after a preset amount of time. A 64-ounce stainless-steel container with an easy-grip handle comes included. Other highlights include a removable dosing cup for adding liquid while blending, durable stainless-steel blades for smooth blending, and Sure Grip feet that keep the unit in place during operation. The food blender measures 8 by 7 by 18 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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Vitamix Turbo Blend 4500 64 oz capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)Love it !!
I use it almost every day, I have it for over a year already, there is nothing like it in the market, it has a lot of power ... this is not your regular blender ..
If you want a perfect smoothie, if you are in to eating healthy look no more, you need a Vitamix

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The VitaMix blender will change your life. This amazing restaurant-quality appliance purees, blends and chops ingredients for a perfect texture every time. Make exceptional smoothies and drinks, frozen concoctions, sauces, purées, dips, glazes and soups. The Vitamix features precision-crafted stainless steel blades to masterfully process many different ingredients without chunks or separation. It can blend as little as 4 oz. with the same consistency and quality as a full 64 oz. container. The BPA-free container pulls ingredients into the blades for maximum blending efficiency. A flexible, two-piece easy-off lid makes it easy to add ingredients while blending, and a patented tamper helps push thick or viscous ingredients into the blades for quicker processing even while machine is running - no more stopping and scraping. Its powerful motor was custom designed for VitaMix and generates speeds up to 218 miles per hour! It's also a breeze to clean. With a half-container of water and a drop of dish soap, this high-powered machine becomes its own dishwasher (no need to remove the blades). Now if only your other kitchen appliances could do the same! Dimensions: 7 ¼" W x 8 ¾" D x 20" H; Weight: 14 pounds. Made in the USA with a Swedish motor.

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Vita-Mix 1320 Professional Series, Platinum Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I have two Vita-Mix blenders. We bought one at a fair 6 years ago, and picked up a new-in-the-box commercial model at an auction about 3 years ago. We have used both heavily. Vita-Mix blenders are tall (too tall to fit under typical kitchen cabinets), heavy, loud, and very, very effective. Like most, we've burned through any number of typical home blenders. The Vita-Mix blenders last.
Customer service is superb. We've had exactly one problem - the variable speed dial got really difficult to turn. With about two weeks go to on the original 5-year warranty (warranties have changed since - they're longer now), Vita-Mix fixed the base, including paying shipping both ways, and also told us to send along the container so they could make sure it was in good shape - and then replaced the blade for us.
Vita-Mix blenders come with a tamper, and a lid designed to take the tamper. Most of the time you don't need it. It comes in handy for very thick, very cold blends, like thick smoothies, ice cream, etc. You will absolutely, positively need to have a tamper - or stop and use a scraper - with ANY blender, no matter how powerful, the shape of the container, or configuration of the blades. "Tamper" is actually something of a misnomer. While it is used to tamp at times, it actually changes the mixing dynamics by effectively taking up part of the volume at the center of the container, eliminating cavitation in mixes where that's helpful.
The Vita-Mix base units are heavy because they use heavy-duty motors. Don't be taken in by competing companies' horsepower claims with lighter-duty motors with half the weight. The competitors hit higher horsepower ratings by running their motors at higher speeds. All blender motors run fast, of course, and bumping up the horsepower by pulling more amps this way can be appropriate for some motor applications, but you can't consider one factor in a vacuum. The Vita-Mix motors are heavy, and heavy motors last longer by using heavier cores and windings, both of which make the motor stand up longer to heavy use and heat without breaking down. Vita-Mix containers also employ a heavy flywheel below the blades. That, in conjunction with the heavier-duty motor, is what gives you longevity, and the ability to chop heavy stuff for years. If you look at the motor-to-container connector, you will also see that the Vita-Mix uses a larger diameter connector - less stress, more life, and lower possibility of stripping.
I do wish they were quieter, but the competitors are in the same ballpark, claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The height can be dealt with by simply storing the container away from the base (which we leave on the countertop). My only real complaint is the cost of extra containers. I'd love one of the 32oz containers, but think $100-$120 (typical price at a fair)is too much.

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"It's not a blender - It's a Vita-Mix!"Ordinary blenders can't begin to approach the speed nor the results you'll enjoy while using the powerful Vita-Mix machine.Like no other kitchen appliance available, the Professional Series Vita-Mix, multi-tasking appliance will unlock the deep rich flavor treasures hidden in all your select ingredients.You can create dishes the way professional chefs do.It easily handles the work of many appliances so you can blend, puree, chop, juice, grind and more, all in this one versatile machine!An easel-design recipe booksaves counter space and is packed with over 300 full-color, easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes and tips from top-rated chefs.Instructional DVD and owner's manual included.

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Vitamix CIA Professional Series Variable-Speed Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor and 64-Ounce Jar Review

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(More customer reviews)However, please be aware that unit cannot handle heavy loads that thicken quickly. Be sure there is plenty of liquid if used on high speed. Unit twice in two weeks shut down on me, once for 8 hours because the ingredients thickened quickly (potato-leek soup). I had to finish recipe in my food processor. Because of this sensitivity, if I had to do it over again, I would put my investment elsewhere.

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With its 2-plus peak horsepower motor that generates blade-tip speeds up to 240 miles per hour, this versatile countertop appliance works great for blending, pureeing, chopping, juicing, grinding, and more. The blender features a laser-cut stainless-steel blade assembly that can crush through ice in seconds, container-to-base drive coupling made of durable metal-to-metal (not rubber or plastic) to ensure long-lasting high-quality performance, and variable speed control for processing at just the right speed for the task at hand. Flip the switch up to "high" for maximum speed or down to "variable" for adjusting the speed with the 1 to 10 control knob. Another switch makes it easy to turn the unit on and off. In addition, the blender's oversized 64-ounce BPA-free jar creates a powerful vortex that forces ingredients up from the blade and back down through the center to ensure thorough blending. Other highlights include a generous jar handle, a secure-fitting lid with a removable insert, and nonslip feet for stability during operation. Make everything from delicious homemade dips, pureed soups, and appetizers to creamy sauces, dressings, desserts, beverages, fruit smoothies, and more--the options are endless. An exclusive new recipe book comes included, "Recipes and Techniques from the CIA Master Chefs", which features over 20 recipes developed by the CIA's Certified Master Chefs. The blender also comes with an instructional DVD, an owner's manual, and a space-saving easel-style recipe book packed with over 300 easy-to-prepare recipes from some of the country's top professional chefs, including Joanne Weir, Michael Symon, and Hugh Carpenter. The blender measures 8-4/5 by 7-1/5 by 20 inches.

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Vitamix 1710 Professional Series 500 Variable-Speed Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor and 64-Ounce Jar Review

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(More customer reviews)Never thought we would spend this kind of money for a mixer/blender! But we did and love it!! Use it everyday for smoothies, salad dressings, frozen desserts etc etc. It is a workhorse and works as advertised. Saves a lot of time. We grate parmesan cheese and its perfect every time. Margaritas, fresh peanut butter..I could go on and on or maybe I have. Haha. Anyway, if in your budget, buy it.

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With its commercial-grade 2-plus peak horsepower motor, this versatile countertop appliance works great for blending, pureeing, chopping, mixing, and more. The blender features a laser-cut stainless-steel blade that can crush through ice in seconds, a patented tamper for processing thick mixtures, and variable speed control for processing at just the right speed for the task at hand. Its user-friendly controls also include a convenient "pulse" option and three pre-programmed settings for Smoothies, Hot Soups, and Frozen Desserts for consistent, foolproof results every time. In addition, the blender's oversized 64-ounce BPA-free jar creates a powerful vortex that forces ingredients up from the blade and back down through the center to ensure thorough blending. Other highlights include a generous jar handle, a spill-proof vented lid with a removable insert, a fingerprint-resistant brushed stainless-steel finish, and nonslip feet for stability during operation. Make everything from delicious homemade dips, pureed soups, creamy sauces, and appetizers to dressings, desserts, beverages, fruit smoothies, and more--the options are endless. A recipe book with 100 gourmet recipes and an instructional "Getting Started" cooking-class video come included. The blender measures 8-4/5 by 7-1/5 by 20 inches.

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Cuisinart CBT-700 Die-Cast 700-Watt Blender Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I write my review I wanted to add that this is literally the FIFTH blender we have tried in the last 45 days in our search for something decent.
To date we have throughly tested the following and found them all lacking in one way or another:
Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Chrome
Waring PBB25 Professional Bar Blender, Black and Stainless Steel
Vita-Mix 1700 Turbo Blend 4500 Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor
Oster BPST02-B Professional Series Blender, Black
Now our CBT-700 REVIEW:
The Cuisinart CBT-700 is the latest blender model to be released by the company. It combines the wide glass jar design of earlier models with a new SMART electronics system that provides preprogrammed functions for common uses such as making smoothies and crushing ice.
So far our results have been good, but we have noticed that the jar design does not funnel ingredients down into the blades as well as the Oster Beehive blender we tried. However, since as many other reviewers have mentioned on those product pages, Oster blenders suffer from a serious design flaw in which the drive system snaps in half, it really can't be compared to something that will actually last more than a few weeks. The fact that Oster claims in their product ads that they use an ALL METAL DRIVE, yet the main component of the drive is RUBBER left us feeling deceived. Especially when the machines we tried repeatedly broke down within weeks of receiving them. STAY AWAY FROM OSTER!
Back to the CBT-700...
If the blades used on the CBT-700 were larger and filled more of the jar area, I have no doubt that nothing would work better, but since that is not the case, you may have situations where an air pocket prevents thick contents from reaching the blades. I am still wondering why this design uses such a wide jar, yet incorporates a blade system that is the same size or smaller than many models with narrow jars. ??
The Smoothie feature seems to work relatively well, and we are still trying to determine the optimum mix of ingredients in order to get a smoothie that blends well, yet also ends up with the consistency we want. You may want to use a lower spped after the smoothie cycle is done to get the thickness to what you like.
In that regard, this unit's drive system uses the time tested clutch design common on many other blender brands. The gear material appears to be a synthetic rubber, which we are hoping will result in a long life and no broken or stripped teeth over time. It has a bit more "give" than the hard plastic found in most blenders with this type of clutch drive, and should be immune from the degradation that rubber clutches fall victim to over time.
Based on the unit's overall performance, design and appearance, I am able to recommend this highly blender as a good choice in this price range. Although we preferred the results we saw with the Oster Beehive better than anything else we have tried, the fact that the CBT-700 has already surpassed the number of smoothies made before the Oster broke, means that we have to go with something that will also last us more than a couple of months. On that note, this model comes with a 3 year warranty which is better than anything in this price range!
So... At present time we are planning to keep this one, which is saying something based on how many other brands we were forced to return!
I am giving this product a 4 star rating because I feel that no product is perfect, thus I see no value in rating anything with a PERFECT SCORE. Too bad I am in the minority around here, since it seems most people on this site give everything they like a 5 star rating. Throwing out perfect scores like confetti is hardly helpful for other potential buyers.
If anything changes in terms of reliability issues, I will update this review accordingly.
I hope that you found my comments helpful in your decision making process. :o)

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With the CuisinartPowerEdge700-Blender, you can make tasty smoothies and great drinks or create gourmet soups and sauces. This blender is the ideal combination of power and performance with our new Power6 Turbo-Edge blade designed to crush ice, puree and mix with maximum efficiency. The timing will always be perfect with a built-in Count-UpTimer, and a great smoothie is just 30-second away with the pre-programmed Smoothie function. The 56-ounce. blender jar and lid are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

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