I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Dave

"Dave" wrote in message
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I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Why not just use a blender which will do both jobs?

I have a Cuisinart Smart Power Duet (food processor/blender) that is
wonderful with ice. I highly recommend it. I have a Waring blender
also that is very good for other things (the base of the jar is
smaller so it works well for small quantities, such as pesto).

On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:51:24 +0100, "Dave" wrote:

I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Dave



Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On 2006-05-28, Dave wrote:
I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

I don't think you'll find any consumer level machines that will do the
job and commercial grade machines aren't cheap. According to the
hype, these are used by Jamba Juice and Starbucks, which I can neither
confirm nor deny. I do know whatever JJ is using, it makes a superior
smoothie.

http://www.canningpantry.com/ktec-blender.html

nb

On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:05:29 GMT, "Ophelia" wrote:

Dave wrote:
I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Why not just use a blender which will do both jobs?

Some blenders can't cope with ice. They aren't strong enough. The ultimate
home blender is the VitaMix. Not cheap, but with ample power to crush ice
and everything else.

Don www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).

"notbob" wrote in message
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On 2006-05-28, Dave wrote:
I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones
I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very
well.

I don't think you'll find any consumer level machines that will do the
job and commercial grade machines aren't cheap. According to the
hype, these are used by Jamba Juice and Starbucks, which I can neither
confirm nor deny. I do know whatever JJ is using, it makes a superior
smoothie.

http://www.canningpantry.com/ktec-blender.html

nb

Vita-mix -- BUT EXPENSIVE. But will last you a life-time - at least MY
lifetime -- tee hee.
Dee Dee

Thankyou to everyone who has replied, I will now do some research on the
products mentioned and start stocking up on icecubes and fruit!

"Dave" wrote in message
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Thankyou to everyone who has replied, I will now do some research on the
products mentioned and start stocking up on icecubes and fruit!

I like not diluting my smoothie with too much ice/water. Unless I am
dehydrated, I'd prefer to get more vitamins out of the volume I consume.

I like to add a shot of mangosteen and/or noni or those other oxidant juices
to mine to give me a little extra oomph. Mangosteen -- ummmm!

Have fun,
Dee Dee

On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:51:24 +0100, "Dave" wrote:

I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Dave

Right now a show is on HGTV, "I Want that Kitchen". They are
featuring a super strong blender called the "RPM Blender," with a
tachometer on the front.

http://www.discountjuicers.com/lequipblender.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507

Interestingly, Waring also makes an "RPM Blender"
http://www.comforthouse.com/eatingtool.html

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On 2006-05-29, Curly Sue wrote:


tachometer on the front.

I'm waiting for the model that grow bananas and makes its own ice.

nb

Curly Sue wrote:
On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:51:24 +0100, "Dave" wrote:

I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Dave


i think a gas powered blender should do the job...

http://www.blenderblaster.com/blende...er/default.asp

The Honda one with the four cycle motor should do the trick! don't
forget the saddlebags!

Grizzman

"Grizzman" wrote in message
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Curly Sue wrote:
On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:51:24 +0100, "Dave" wrote:

I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder
that will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the
ones I've looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't
blend very well.

Dave


i think a gas powered blender should do the job...

http://www.blenderblaster.com/blende...er/default.asp

The Honda one with the four cycle motor should do the trick! don't forget
the saddlebags!

Grizzman

Insane! I want thema all!!

"Dee Randall" wrote in message
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"Dave" wrote in message
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Thankyou to everyone who has replied, I will now do some research on the
products mentioned and start stocking up on icecubes and fruit!

I like not diluting my smoothie with too much ice/water. Unless I am
dehydrated, I'd prefer to get more vitamins out of the volume I consume.

I like to add a shot of mangosteen and/or noni or those other oxidant
juices to mine to give me a little extra oomph. Mangosteen -- ummmm!

Have fun,
Dee Dee

I'll just have more smoothies to make up for the the ice :-)

"Curly Sue" wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 May 2006 10:51:24 +0100, "Dave" wrote:

I've beed scouring the web looking for a smoothie machine or belnder that
will actually cope with ice, anyone got any suggestions? All the ones I've
looked at have reviews saying they fail with ice or don't blend very well.

Dave

Right now a show is on HGTV, "I Want that Kitchen". They are
featuring a super strong blender called the "RPM Blender," with a
tachometer on the front.

http://www.discountjuicers.com/lequipblender.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507

Interestingly, Waring also makes an "RPM Blender"
http://www.comforthouse.com/eatingtool.html

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

That is so funny to me, an owner of a Vitamix. DH and I always look at each
other and say, "Hold your ears" before we turn it on. Honestly, I don't
know what the decibles are, but it is like a jet plane in your face.

But with a tachometer on the front -- that's over the top!
Thanks for sharing this!
Dee Dee