"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message
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> Will wrote:
>> Steve Calvin wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have a lowly Braun immersion blender and it does
>>>everything you've mentioned plus ice or anything else I
>>>throw at it. I don't see the need to spend big bucks for
>>>them. Of course as always, YMMV.
>>
>>
>> No slam intended for Braun. I was trying to warn away from the
>> "as-seen-on-TV" variety of stick blender. If Brauns work as you
>> indicate, it's a slam dunk decision.
>>
>
> No slam taken, just sayin' that I've had good luck with it <knock on
> wood>. I suppose it depends on the intended use and frequency. I don't
> use mine all of the time but given the choice, I'd take an immersion
> blender over the countertop version any day.
> Steve

I have a Braun, too - have had it for about 4 years. Not only have I not
used my blender, I rarely use my big food processor now. If this one dies,
I'll not hesitate to buy another. Just my opinion.
What the heck does YMMV mean, Steve?

Dora