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      08-06-2016, 09:10 PM   #1
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What type of smoothie Blender?

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I am thinking about investing in a Vitamix S55 for smoothie.

Does anyone here have once that can provide feedback? It cost about $450.

Is this the best option to go?

What other brand is everyone using out there/
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      08-06-2016, 10:03 PM   #2
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We have a $650 vitamix and a $150 Bamix hand blender.

If your doing fruit and yogurt the Bamix, if your doing some veggies the Bamix won't work.

My gf is saying the neutrabullet might even be better at $99, it'll do veggies, but has a lifespan if using 3X a day of near 3 years.

$299 Blendtec is something to consider.
But the vitamix your considering is a nice personal machine.
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      08-06-2016, 10:03 PM   #3
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Why not just save your money and eat the fruit
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Why not just save your money and eat the fruit
Your right, frozen watermelon or cherries or blueberries taste better then any smoothie.
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We use Vitamix. Daily.
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I have a ninja, I bought it because I wasn't sure how much use it would get and I didnt want to spend $600 on a blender that might just sit on the counter or end up back in the cupboard. It turns out I use it daily and have been for the last couple years, it if ever breaks I may go with a vitamix or blendec because I know it will look nicer sitting out on the counter. My advice would be to ask yourself if you really need something capable of blending up an iPhone. Maybe give the ninja a shot for under $200 you can try it out see how much use it gets and if it sucks just return it to Costco.
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I got a refurbished Vitamix(from manufacturer) for $350 and it comes with 8yr warranty. Then they threw another year on top of that for a black specks
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I got a refurbished Vitamix(from manufacturer) for $350 and it comes with 8yr warranty. Then they threw another year on top of that for a black specks
This. The refurbished unit is the way to go. For all intents and purposes it looks and operates as new with a nice savings. If you can hold out until the holidays they often run some killer deals. We purchased ours a couple years back for ~$375 shipped. It see heavy use and is still running strong.
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I have the Vitamix 5200 with both the classic container and the dry grains container for baking.
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I like the blendtec
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I've got a blendtec. Works well but it's fucking loud, especially with ice or frozen fruit. I actually put my shooting ear muffs on when I use it.
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We use our Blendtec Total Blender daily. It is the go to blender for most smoothie and coffee chains, Sturbucks and Jamba Juice both use Blendtec blenders.
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I have a Nutribullet and it works awesome. Glad I tried it before shelling out for a Vitamix.
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Ninja and it seems indestructible.
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