Blendtec HP3-A 4 Speed Blender Reviews

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The jar has a limited life expectancy. The Bottom Line: It works well, and I love it! Review: The Blendtec Total Blender was being demonstrated at Costco last week. When I stopped to watch the demo, one of those lively little machines jumped right into my cart! from Shopping.com No stirring stick like other blenders. The Bottom Line: Unless the new design carafe is REdesigned again, so it will be reliable, DO NOT BUY THIS BLENDER. Review: I bought the Blendtec HP3-A a couple of years ago so?I could make smoothies for the summer. I've tried other less powerful blenders over the years, and they never could make good smoothies because they couldn't break down ice cubes into a smooth ... from Shopping.com This will probably sound shallow to the blender connoisseurs out there, but after reading the reviews comparing and contrasting Blendtec with Vitamix (its main rival), I chose the Blendtec in the end because I couldn't stand the idea of paying a fortune for the Vitamix that is (in my opinion) really unattractive :). The Blendtec, on the other hand, is fantastically sharp-looking on the counter. from Amazon.com I just got my Blendtec HP3A blender today and I could not be more thrilled. However, to be completely honest, I did experience a few hiccups in the first few cycles when I initially (and gleefully) jam packed the hopper with ice, placed the lid on top and turned it on full blast. from Amazon.com I don't know what's up with the first reviewer of this product, but it would appear that he/she should just stick with a single speed blender. This BlendTec is the most sophisticated, powerful and intuitive processing machine available. from Amazon.com BLENDTEC BLENDERS have intrigued me for years. Ever since I saw that first commercial, "A Man And His Blender", and saw the brick pulverized before my very eyes, I figured.... from Amazon.com Startup is an out-of-control, gushing pulse that will send liquids out the top every time. So, if you blend some ingredients and want to then put other ingredients in while it is stirring, you will have to put the top on to get the thing going before you remove it again and add ingredients. The shape of the blender vessel creates vortices which spill liquids out the top at even the lowest speeds. Adding ingredients to a mix will most of the time lead to spillage on your shirt, arms and countertop. from Amazon.com It's ludicrous that this vendor is charging $150 over retail for the HPA3 (NOT HP3A, no such thing) that can be had at any other online store for $399. The difference between the HPA3 and the Total Blender is the inclusion of 4 programmable buttons on the left side. For all other items, you must scroll through a menu on the HPA whereas the TB has pre-programmed buttons. from Amazon.com i use it almost solely for smoothies and it is every bit as good as the vitamix that i borrowed from a friend for several weeks when i was test-driving these (expensive) machines. from Amazon.com well worth the price if you make smoothies, soups or nut pate's a lot. from Amazon.com