On Thu, 02 May 2013 17:21:16 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

>On 5/2/2013 4:51 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>> On Thu, 2 May 2013 08:25:03 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I watched the guy demo one on QVC last night - I was pretty impressed with the job it did on salsa, gelato etc. But, do you find it has unique uses, or is it just another gadget? Did you stop using your FP and/or blender?
>>> Thanks for your comments.
>>
>>
>> I like mine- but don't like the looks of some of the other Ninja's.
>> They made a name for themselves with one style, but now have a bunch
>> of different setup with vague, non-descriptive model names.
>>
>> I have no idea what they are selling on QVC-- but in general, if I
>> know something is on QVC I automatically think less of it.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>I came to this discussion late. Are you people discussing the whole
>Ninja range or the $40 or so Ninja Master Prep. That one looks very
>interesting.

Don't know about anyone else. . .

Mine is the 'Ninja Master Prep' - I've had it for 4-5(?) years and
use the little one several times a week for bean dips and dressings
mostly. My kids use the big one for smoothies and mixed drinks every
week or so.

I think I paid $40 at Sam's Club-
http://www.ninjakitchen.com/NinjaMasterPrep.shtml
[a second set was $25 on a Woot deal one day]

I did finally manage to over-torque the drive gear on the cutters one
day. Glad I had a backup in the basement.

They replaced my blender-- but I still use the food processor once or
twice a week.

Jim