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ShannonG
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 Posted: 03/05/04 - 11:59 Post subject: give me a blender recommendation
We blend a lot, but surely they make blenders that will withstand our blending tendencies? (as much as 4x day). The last one is only a couple of months old, and the base around the blades cracked.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:00 Post subject:
My sister got a kitchenaid for crimmus, she uses it daily and so far so good.
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brie k
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:03 Post subject:
5-SPEED ULTRA POWER® - BRUSHED NICKEL
Features:
Powerful Motor
Electronic Mixing Sensor
Textured Lid with Removable Ingredient Cap
Easy-to-Use 5-Speed Controls
Pulse Feature at Any Speed
Heavy-Duty 40 oz. Glass Jar
Sure-Seal Stainless Steel Blade Assembly
Step Start™ Feature
CleanTouch™ Control Pad Easily Wipes Clean
Space-Saving, Easy-Clean Design
Sturdy Metal Base
Under Base Power Cord Storage
Instruction and Recipe Guide with 75 Recipes
Assembled with Pride in Greenville, Ohio
I'd like it! I currently have a Quisinart, it's ok, but I love Kitchenaid. I have a KA mixer and it's the poo, really.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:03 Post subject:
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msparks
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:06 Post subject:
Product Description
Blend smooth frozen drinks and more! The Oster 2-Speed Beehive Chrome Blender combines power and style with a 350-watt motor and a classic beehive design in sleek chrome. The revolutionary ice crusher blade produces perfectly crushed ice every time, while the 2-speed rotary dial delivers versatile blending. An exclusive all-metal drive system ensures extra durability
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:06 Post subject:
| MastrBrewr wrote: | | Everyone needs a Tailgator. |
Perfect for snow shoe trips in the mountains. No electricity required! 
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cherylpf
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:10 Post subject:
| MastrBrewr wrote: | | Everyone needs a Tailgator. |
I've seen that at Buffett tailgates--so funny. It sounds like a chain saw...
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airehead
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:21 Post subject:
Cook's Illustrated reviews blenders and here's what they say to look for:
| Quote: | Conclusions
Overall, we found electronic touch-pad controls to be a nuisance, a broad range of speeds to be unnecessary, and newfangled, wide-bodied, straight-sided jars to offer no advantage over traditional jars with angled sides. Unfortunately though, even all the right design features don't guarantee first-rate performance. None of our blenders excelled in every single test. Chopping ice evenly and easily, which any blender should be able to do, stymied our two top choices, the Oster and the Hamilton Beach. Otherwise, both models were reasonably priced at around $40 and sailed through all the other tests with aplomb. Only the Krups and the Cuisinart did a great job crushing ice, but otherwise they turned in spotty performances. The losers of the bunch were the Sunbeam and, to our surprise, the costly, handsome KitchenAid. Looks like the harvest gold wonder in my kitchen at home stays on daiquiri duty again this summer.
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Noley
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 12:37 Post subject:
| Running Brewer wrote: | | MastrBrewr wrote: | | Everyone needs a Tailgator. |
Perfect for snow shoe trips in the mountains. No electricity required! |
This looks like a great appliance, but I wouldn't be able to get past the name of it (Tailgator). Therefore, I'd probably never have one in my house or possession.
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 13:14 Post subject:
I can't get past the price of it 
I can buy lots of hard Mike's and beer for that cash outlay
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 13:51 Post subject:
Oh I love blenders but burned up quite a few before I got a decent one though. Between margaritas and protein shakes I'm pretty hard on them. My current blender is an Osterizer and I've had it 2-3 years I think. It's great but has been smelling a bit hot lately, prolly gonna die soon I spoze. I'm gonna get a KA this weekend. Kohl's has a sale and I'm getting a KA that sells for $100 for about $65 after a $20 rebate and 20% off discount. I have found that you get what you pay for though. I've burned up $20 blenders in 1 weekend. I'll spend $50 minimum, on sale for one now.
I've also burned up several blenders belonging to others. Well hey, they asked me to make margaritas.
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elkid
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 13:55 Post subject:
| runaroundsue wrote: | I can't get past the price of it
I can buy lots of hard Mike's and beer for that cash outlay |
I so admire a woman who has her priorities straight! 
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ShannonG
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 14:27 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | I can't get past the price of it
I can buy lots of hard Mike's for that cash outlay |
He makes you PAY? 
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 14:56 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: | | elkid wrote: | I can't get past the price of it
I can buy lots of hard Mike's for that cash outlay |
He makes you PAY? |
He's worth it, you know!
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 03/05/04 - 15:02 Post subject:
burn this one out  i dare ya!!!
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