On Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:55:07 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

> On 8/6/2012 1:16 PM, John Sorell wrote:
> > Does anybody have any experience with this brand of blender? I would
> > appreciate any comments.
> >
> > thanks,
>
> There's a detailed review of blenders in the very recent Cook's
> Illustrated magazine (page 29, September/October 2012). The review
> lists the Vitamix 5200 (price $499 - OUCH!) as "highly recommended"
> along with co-winner "Breville The Hemisphere Control" (price $199.99).
>
> 'Recommended with reservations' were the "Ninja Professional Blender"
> ($99.99) and the "Hamilton Beach Rio Commercial Bar Blender" ($109.99).
>
> 'Not recommended' were the "Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup Maker" ($199),
> "Hamilton Beach Wave Maker 2-Speed Blender" (39.99), "Oster 7-Speed
> Reversing Motor Blender" ($59.99), and the "Waring Pro Professional Food
> and Beverage Blender" ($99.95).
>
> Reference the magazine for the details about the ratings for the
> blenders listed above with regard to durability, speed, and noise, along
> with other various comments. HTH
>
What did they do that put some in recommended with reservations or not
recommended categories. I wouldn't try to pulverize rocks with one
and it seems like all could make mayonnaise or margaritas well enough
to suit my (home) purposes.


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