I borrowed my mother's Vitamix for a few months and blended with it everyday and loved it. I was convinced that was what I wanted and wouldn't be happy with anything else. I found a good deal on a blendtec and after pouring over the reviews I felt pretty good about it. I am happy to report that I LOVE my blendtec! I use it everyday for soups, suaces, green smoothies, frozen desserts....Whether you go Vitamix or blendtec, they are both awesome machines. Blendtec does have some features that I like better. I really like the programs, I can turn it on and leave it, where the Vitamix you have to stand there and control the speed and push things down with the plunge stick. The programs make it so you don't need to use any kind f a plunge stick. I like that the jar is square and wider than the Vitamix. It makes it easier to scrape the contents out. It's quieter than the Vitamix. It is shorter than the Vitamix so it's easier to store on the counter or in the cupboard.
I've only had it for a month and it has blended most things beautifully. It had a hard time while trying to puree my Hummus but the smoothies have all been super easy
I've been wanting this blender since I worked at Starbucks in 2005 and used them daily there. It could blend rock into dust! (this is an assumption and maybe a wee bit of an exaggeration) I love that there are no ice chunks when you blend and I love the look of it on my counter (not too tall to fit under the cabinets). The only thing I don't care for is that it is extremely loud, but I guess when you have that much power at your fingertips somethings gotta give. Sorry neighbors in the next apartment.
Did a lot of research before I bought ....Love it ..glad I chose Blendtec ...make a green smooth every morning and this blender has cut my prep time to nil (used to cut everything up in small chunks) ...even made some hot soup ...excellent!!! :) Very happy .Expecting ii to be noisy ..was pleasantly surprised ..I think it is quieter than my old blender.
I bought this a month ago and have used it manay, many times. My Vitamix was good but this is great! The only problem I had was putting too much soap to clean it. I ended up cleaning my counter too. Other than that it has turned into my pride and joy.