vitamix 4500 in Blenders

…I bought the Vita-mix turboblend 4500 two months ago and have to say it is the most worthwhile appliance in my kitchen. I originally used it to make smoothies high in phytochemicals which require a 3…

…We just received our new Breville 800. We are very happy and it is extremely quiet. However, my Mom has the VitaMix which does a better job pulverizing small seeds (berries). VitaMix is just too… 19 more reviews »

…If you enjoy fruit or green smoothies you will want to get this Vita-Mix, it grinds up whole fruits and vegetables easily and effortlessly. Enjoy!…

…Pros: Much more powerful than regular blenders?to make super smooth blends. More features than Vitamix.… 74 more reviews »

…This is the 5th blender i've purchased in the past 5 years. I wore out a KitchenAid, Black and Decker, and Cuisinart with heavy use, each in less than a year. The i bought a Vitamix for it… 783 more reviews »

…The Vita-Mix 5000 is billed as "10 kitchen appliances in one." This tall, heavy, and pricey machine did well in our blending tests, but NO BETTER THAN CHEAPER BLENDERS. What the high price gets you… 17 more reviews »

…The Vita-Mix 5000 is billed as "10 kitchen appliances in one." This tall, heavy, and pricey machine did well in our blending tests, BUT NO BETTER THAN CHEAPER BLENDERS. What the high price gets you…

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I wanted a high power blender similar to a Vitamix, but I noticed that Vitamix blenders were priced at approximately $400. Although this Cuisinart blender is not quite as powerful as a Vitamix… 24 more reviews »

…I own the VitaMix 5000, so my review really applies to that model. However, all VitaMixes share some of the same qualities.

First, though, what it isn't. The VitaMix company claims…

…Pros: Powerful, durable, variable speed, and just devistates ice! Cons: I don't have two ... (yet ...) The Bottom Line: If you cook - you need a blender - a Vitamix is the only choice.… 7 more reviews »

…Pros: Slick/Powerful Cons: Bulky The Bottom Line: Best blender in the market for daily use. Very slick, simple, and powerful. Much better value for the home than say a Vita-Mix.… 63 more reviews »

…This blender exceeds my expectations. It blends smoothies extremely well, and the blender is easy to clean. I find it a useful tool to have along with my food processor and Vita-Mix.… 253 more reviews »

…this[...]blender (rebate) makes smoothies and crushes ice as well as a vitamix blender i've used. it is a little loud, but it's an acceptable tradeoff for the price and performance.… 249 more reviews »

…this[...]blender (rebate) makes smoothies and crushes ice as well as a vitamix blender i've used. it is a little loud, but it's an acceptable tradeoff for the price and performance.… 196 more reviews »

… without a paddle.

After reading all the raves about the Vita-Mix line, we figured it would be worth paying 3 times more than a high end consumer blender, IF the thing delivered reliability…