Vita-Mix Vita Prep 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)The Vita-Prep is really a chef's dream come true. This thing is a workhorse. We've had it for 2 years now, and it still works just like the day we bought it. We love it. Smoothies are a breeze, and it will chop up stuff so efficiently that you could make juice out of just about anything. Whole Carrots = Carrot juice. Cabbage = Cabbage juice. Old laptop? No problem, laptop juice. This thing grinds up anything - Nuts into dust, ice into gelato. If money is an issue, the regular vita-mix is almost as good and the difference is not that significant. I decided to spend the extra money over the regular Vita-Mix because I figured that I'd have it for a long time (7 year guarantee) and I didn't want to look back on the purchase and wish and wonder about the nicer model. And, while 30-50% more money than the regular Vita-Mix, I wouldn't say it is really 50% better, but noticeably better for sure. I'm happy that I spent the extra money, but probably would have also been happy with the regular vita-mix. If money isn't an issue, or if you're somebody who just really appreciates the best, go ahead and buy this and you'll enjoy it for many many years. Whatever you do, make sure that the vita-mix model you buy has a variable speed control - don't buy their cheap one.

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Vita-Prep 3 by Vita-Mix Model 1005 Features & SpecificationsVitaMix Vita-Prep 3 1005 Commercial Variable Speed Blender - Extremely versatile machine! The Vitamix VitaPrep 3 (1005) boasts a powerful 3+ Horsepower Motor with 37,000 RPM.The unit has variable speed which is great for purees, grinding whole spices and grains, vegetables and more!While the cost on this blender is pretty high we feel that after you have used a regular blender, and then a Vita-mix you will see the difference!This also comes with the standard VitaMix Blender recipe book which is very well written and fun to explore.This motor is so powerful yet so balanced there is no need to hold the base. Just let it do its thing!While the design seems simple, the functions are impressive:Make countless amounts of beverages! - 31 'Beverage' recipes in their cookbookMake an amazing array of soups that actually steam! - 14 'Soup' recipes in their cookbookMake sauces and dips/sauces! - 9 'Dips/Sauces' recipes in their cookbookMake baby foods/purees! - 12 'Baby foods / Purees' recipes in their cookbookMake dressings! - 10 'Dressings' recopies in their cookbookMake desserts! - 12 'Desserts' recipes in their cookbookMake juices!Make nut butters! Grind seeds, nuts and more!Features:Heavy duty 3+ Peak Horse Power37,000 RPM Bare MotorVariable SpeedsPatented bladesNSF CertifiedClear non-toxic polycarbonate containerThermally protected motorComes with lid and plungerComes with a breathtaking recipe bookThree year warrantySpecifications: ModelVITAPREP 3 - 1005Weight14 lbs.DimensionsDepth:9"Width:8"Height:20"Voltage120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11.5 ampsMotor3+ Peak horsepowerMotor SpeedVariable Speed / 37,000 MAX RPMBuilt ofThick plastic housingPitcher64 Oz PlasticElectrical Cord Storage CompartmentYesOn / Off ControlSwitchParts to cleanCarafeRecipe Book91 pages / 188 Different RecipesWarranty3 Year Warranty

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Sleep Better Iso-Cool Memory Foam Pillow Review

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(More customer reviews)I suffer from two herniated cervical disks and it is very difficult for me to find a pillow that is just right, not too soft, not too firm, not too low, not too high... Over the years I have tried many, many memory foam pillows, amongst them the Dream Coil pillow, the Tempurpedic, Therapedic, you name it.
All worked somewhat but it seems that the main problem with most memory foam pillows is that they are too firm at first (especially in the winter when it is cold in the bedroom), then mold perfectly to a person's individual anatomy until the material gets too warm from the person's body heat and finally it does not provide perfect support anymore because it gets too soft and allows the head to sink in too far.
Because I was a the point yet again where I was changing out my various memory foam pillows several times a night in order to get comfortable, I was looking for just another pillow to try. Which in this case was the Iso-Cool pillow (the contoured model).
What a find! This is a truly different pillow. For me who sleeps mainly on her side and sometimes awakes on her back, it strikes the perfect balance between support and softness. I simply love it. It does not feel too firm in the beginning, just supportive, and it does not end up being too soft during the night, it simply remains exactly the same. That it doesn't overheat is another perfect feature but I admit I did not buy this pillow primarily for that although it is advertised as a "stays-cool-pillow".
I am very impressed with this pillow and can highly, highly recommend it to anyone suffering from the same condition as I am.
Of course I know from experience that these pillows come on the market and also disappear from it quickly, so I've already bought a second one and will get a few more. Just in case it will wear out one day. Because I want to avoid having to hunt down the overstocks all over the web as I had to do with the Dream Coil pillow a few years back...
UPDATE: I just received my additional Iso-Cool contour pillows. Contrary to the one I had recently bought at JC Penny's, these Amazon-sold ones come without the retail box and a thinner, considerably more basic pillow cover. The pillow cover from Penny's is the nicer one. The one I received from Amazon does not have blue or for that matter any piping, no stitched Iso-Cool logo, quite a bit thinner fabric.
But otherwise they seem to be made of the same material and have the same 15-yr. warranty. Just thought I'd mention that these differ a bit from other Iso-Cool pillows available out there...
UPDATE II:
In September 09 someone commented on my review here saying that Amazon now ships the pillow with the Iso-Cool cover as pictured. That's great - it's a much nicer cover than what I got from Amazon when I first posted this review.

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Iso\'Cool\' pillows and mattress toppers feature Outlast Adaptive Comfort material that adjusts to the body's changing temperature. The microscopic Phase Change Material (PCM) beads sense whether the body's mean temperature is too warm or too cool. If the body's temperature is too warm, the product absorbs heat and feels cool in order to regulate body temperature. If the body's temperature is too cool, the product releases heat and feels warm in order to regulate the body temperature. Carpenter Co.'s Iso\'Cool products feature the highest available concentration of PCMs, making them extremely effective. Iso\'Cool pillows are available in two luxurious and supportive fills: spiral-spun polyester and visco-elastic foam. The Iso\'Cool mattress topper is available as a polyester cover or as a 3-inch, high-density visco-elastic foam mattress pad with a polyester cover.

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