Vitamix Vita-Mix Vita Prep Blender - 1003, Black, 48 Ounce

This is a real blender! Between the power, variety of speeds from very slow to category 5 hurricane, and the push stick it comes with, this thing can pretty much blend anything you put in it -- smoothies, sauces, salad dressings. I'm very happy I didn't waste money on another blender costing 1/4 the price.

This superior blender (which I prefer to regard as a "pummeler" as almost nothing would withstand its deconstruction-efforts) is manufactured in Cleveland from whence only a limited number of superior products originate (Cleveland Clinic being in the same league.) If you're looking for an industrial strength product, practically impossible to intimidate or overload, this would be it. I've had one for over ten years, now; so infatuated with it that I've given them as gifts to friends and lovers on over half-a-dozen occasions. They aren't cheap, certainly, but are worth every penny!

The Vita-Mix blenders are known to be rugged and long lasting. Why own and throw away 10 blenders when you can have one long-lasting blender from Vita-mix.This blender does it all--crushes ice, blends smoothies flawlessly, grinds coffee, cooks delicious soups, can even grind your grains! Keep in on the kitchen counter and you'll use it with nearly every meal.No chunky ice, no blend & reblend. Amazing speed and motor.LOVE IT!