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Default Isn't a smoothie maker a blender by another name?

Kalmia wrote:
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> Anyone own one? Is there really a difference, or is this just a
> marketing ploy?


Vitamix has not been selling enough so they changed the description on
their label. The difference from a regular blender? Price, strudiness,
longevity, sound volume. With a regular blender you don't need a sound
shield. With a smoothie maker, you do need a sound shield.