Blender recs?

[Mike_TX]

Blender has broken down.

I figured this tech (and drink) savvy crowd would have recommendations for good blenders.

In a little preliminary research I figured out that there is new this uber-blender class of really expensive blenders that I had never known about. Not sure if they are worth it. However, I don't want a cheap one either.

Needs to fit under a kitchen cabinet, otherwise open for thinking about options.

Rec?

Mike

*EDIT*
I should mention, our prior two blenders were Kitchen Aid.

[HuskerOmaha]

Well, everyone should own a Magic Bullet


My brother in law works for a commercial kitchen company, and he swears by Waring 3 HP.

You'll never buy another. We use it for all family vacations for drinks, malts, shakes, everything. They are beasts. $300 and you are done.

[dguarnaccia]

I love my blendtec. Best blender I've ever owned.

[Michael Perry]

I love my blendtec. Best blender I've ever owned.

I love my blendtec. Best blender I've ever owned.

[diamonddelts]

I agree with the blendtec suggestion. I've used up to a hundred blenders over the last few years but their products are among the best for their price range. And due to my lifestyle I drink around 6 shakes/smoothies a day. So I must have something that is powerful, easy to clean, and durable. Blendtec meets all three of the aforementioned criteria.

[Mike_TX]

Blendtec model?

Thanks.
I have seen Blendtec on Amazon with positive reviews.
There are a number of models.
Any suggestions?

Anything besides Blendtec?

I like this pic of different blenders:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000GIGZXM/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0

Mike

[Mike_TX]

Waring MX1000 Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender

Well, everyone should own a Magic Bullet


My brother in law works for a commercial kitchen company, and he swears by Waring 3 HP.

You'll never buy another. We use it for all family vacations for drinks, malts, shakes, everything. They are beasts. $300 and you are done.

I do like the simple, clean look of the Waring.

Waring MX1000 Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender
Amazon

Mike

[HuskerOmaha]

I do like the simple, clean look of the Waring.

Waring MX1000 Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender
Amazon

Mike

Simple, clean, and easy.

Heavy duty.

[rygher3]

I have this Ninja blender. Probably nowhere near the quality of the $300 blenders, but definitely holds its own. Got mine from Kohls for ~$70 last year.

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Blender-NJ600-XL-Black/dp/B003VWXXXK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320534516&sr=8-2

[Michael Perry]

Blendtec, this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Blendtec-TB-621-20-560-Watt-Total-Blender/dp/B000GIGZXM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_1

[Mike_TX]

I should mention, our prior two blenders were Kitchen Aid.

[Mike_TX]

Blendtec

Blendtec, this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Blendtec-TB-62...pd_sim_sbs_k_1

That's what I was looking at.
I'm not sure what my wife would think of the blue screen.
Otherwise seems good.

The Blendtec site has more options:

http://www.blendtec.com

http://www.blendtec.com/categories/blenders

http://www.blendtec.com/products/connoisseur

Connoisseur
Convertible blender - Countertop or built-in
With so many uses, it belongs in the counter.
For the finishing touch to that custom kitchen, the Connoisseur combines the best in professional blending strength with an elegant stainless steel platform to complement any countertop.
The Connoisseur comes with two blending jars for optimum performance; our new 3-quart Wild Side jar with a patented fifth-side and 4" blade, and our standard 2-quart jar.
Both are BPA-free and backed by a 3-year warranty.

Mike

[Hugh]

MP,

You sure have expensive taste. :)

Blendtec, this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Blendtec-TB-62...pd_sim_sbs_k_1

[Mike_TX]

MP,

You sure have expensive taste. :)

Depends.
High cost, high quality that lasts "forever" is better than low or medium cost that burns out every few years.
I thought my Kitchen Aid Blender was expensive, but two of them haven't lasted.

Still, the examples are not $20 blenders (which might work for many people).

Mike

[ben9732]

Depends.
High cost, high quality that lasts "forever" is better than low or medium cost that burns out every few years.
I thought my Kitchen Aid Blender was expensive, but two of them haven't lasted. ......
Mike

Geez, I still have my Mom's Waring blender from the mid 50's.