After burning up two inferior blenders, I decided to splurge and get one that will last. With a seven year warranty on the motor, this sounded like the one I needed. It got great recommendations from Consumer Reports. I've had this blender for about two months now and coudn't be happier. It blends beautifully and even pulverizes the seeds from berries ! No more seeds sticking in your teeth. I use this just for fruit smoothies. After adding my almond milk, ground flax seed, protein powder, and spinach, I put the frozen fruit on top (bananas,kiwi,pineapple,cranberries etc.). It doesn't take long before I have a nice cold, great tasting smoothie. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for. I couldn't be happier.
Bought my Vitamix 1 month ago, and so happy I did. My husband needs protein shakes on a daily basis for healing and health purposes. Without the Vitamix, they were a nightmare. Now just a few minutes and it is ready to go. It basically cleans itself when you are done. Add water, soap, turn on and done.
We're so happy we got this one because it (1) works so much better than other cheap blenders we've had, and (2) it's so much easier to clean than other cheap blenders we've had.
I absolutely love this blender. The features are simple and very practical. I make vegan ice cream in a snap; the blades blend the almonds perfectly smooth for my home made raw almond milk. The dry container kneeds dough and blends grain/nuts to make fresh flours. The motor has a powerful kick that gets the ingredients going. It's worth every penny...This blender is quite a gem!
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power