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(More customer reviews)I don't own a food processor and the couple I've had over the years did nothing to make cooking simpler. So, when I needed to replace my blender, I simply wanted something that was better than what I had before. (Cuisinart). I researched the subject and found this blender to be the most highly reccomended. I wasn't happy about having to pay so much, but the price, while significant, is not out of line. I was surprised to find that though there are all kinds of blenders to be had, they are almost all of about the same quality. Even the better ones have trouble crushing ice and if used regularly, can not last more than two years.
This is why I am willing to pay what looks like too much. This blender is a high quality appliance that does what it claims it will, lasts several years, and saves money in the end. I didn't buy it to make drinks. Yes, I discovered that nothing handles ice like this, but it does so much more that most blenders would choke on. I bought it primarily for dog food. I grind broccoli down to nothing. It's what killed my last blender. This just goes right through it. The trick, I learned, is to feed it small amounts at a time.
Like so much else, when you pay that much more, you end up with some strange thing with few "features". The face of this appliance has a dial and that dial has four positions; one of which is "off". There is a high speed, a low speed, and "pulse". That is all. That is all it needs. I have never seen anything like this. It chops quickly and grinds uniformly. I wouldn't try it, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn that it could grind rocks.
If you don't mind forking over a bit more, well, you get what you pay for. This is in a class all it's own. Seriously: there are blenders, and then there is this. It has a strong motor that does not complain at tasks that slow most blenders. It handles ice cubles like they are butter. I expect that I won't be buying a new blender again for many years, if ever. I had serious reservations regarding paying so much for a device I have never had a good experience with. I am so glad I took the risk. I suspect I will still have no regrets about this purchase a decade from now. Most blenders can't go ten months!
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VBLG01SG For a limited time, Save an Extra $25! (savings already reflected in price) -Rugged, high-torque, professional-grade motor -Electronic mixing sensor maintains a smooth, continuous speed -Superior 300 grade stainless steel blade -Simplified 2-speed operation and pulse function -40-oz. tempered glass carafe -Attaches to base with positive lock system -Cyclonic Blending Action due to optimized carafe and blade shape -Stable, die-cast metal base with wipe-clean finish -No-mar rubber feet -Easy to disassemble and clean -Fits under standard-height cabinet -Available in White, Black, Stainless Gray, Graphite Gray, and Bright Red -1 year warranty from date of purchase -Dimensions: 17.75'' H x 7'' W x 8'' D This is a powerful blender that can make short work of any blending or mixing task! It features a rugged high-torque Professional grade 390 watt motor with a superior 300 grade stainless steel blade. A 40 ounce tempered glass carafe attaches to the base with the positive lock system, which eliminates stripping of gears or carafe tipping. Use & Care Manual
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