Really, really happy with this. I have wanted a Vitamix for years. I suffered through other makers (my dear ones bought me Magic Bullet, Ninja, etc), but they were substandard compared to the Vitamix and ultimately a waste of money.
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility, Other
I got my vitamix blender about 2 months ago and it has made my life much easier! My daughter receives a blended tube feeding and this has made it much quicker and easier to prepare her meals!
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Had a Model 5000 Vitamix for 16 years. Returned it to Vitamix and was able to get the 5200 at a great price. Excellent machine. Use it everyday and it keeps on ticking. For the money it's the best you can buy.
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JV
Pros: Durability, Versatility, Product features, Power
this has been a *very important* addition to our kitchen. my partner and i researched it quite a bit and decided against the newer digitized models because we like the sturdiness of the older models and prefer manual switches to programmable options. at least 1 out of 3 meals a day are smoothies now, we've upped our salad dressing game, and we can easily drink a salad's worth of fresh veg without any chewy spinach or kale getting stuck at the bottom of a glass.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Recipe Enhancement
We bought this blender for my special need's son. We wanted to feed him real foods, but a "typical" blender isn't strong enough to blend the food smooth enough that it won't clog his feeding tube. The Vitamix blends his food perfectly, and we haven't had a clog yet! I never thought I'd say this, but this blender literally changed my life -- and more importantly, my son's life.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
We received our blender quickly after ordering with no issues at all. My daughter is fed via G-tube, and I want to give her real food. It must be pureed down to a thin consistency. Our Vitamix works wonderfully for that, and it is so simple to use! Even clean up is quick. I don't have a lot of time to devote to preparing food, and I have no doubt that most other brands would not be nearly as quick or easy to use (especially since the one I had been using was not as good).
Pros: Speed of Service, Durability, Easy to use, Power