On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:37:25 -0800, Karen Combs
> wrote:

>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> Oh pshaw, on Thu 16 Nov 2006 03:56:37p, meant to say...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sounds like you need a juicer, not a blender. Even with the Vita-Mix
>>>> you'll wind up with a thickish sludgy mess, not juice.
>>> Could be..... maybe a juicer is what I do need.
>>>
>>> I assumed a VitaMix was a type of juicer
>>
>> Since a VitaMix is expensive, as are good juicers, I would suggest trying to
>> find someone or some place where you can actually try one before you make a
>> choice. You may like what the VitaMix produces...or not.
>>
>> A VitaMix is really just a blender on steroids. Many people love them. It's
>> a very personal decision.
>>
>
>
>Speaking of a blender on steroids, take a look at the Total Blender from
>Blendtec! http://www.willitblend.com/videos.aspx?type=unsafe
>Absolutely hilarious and awesome! They absolutely nailed it with the
>60's/70's instructional video music. I just checked and they have added
>a couple of new videos. If you have time, watch them all but I believe
>my new favorite is the "Pens" video in which they blend 40 plastic ball
>point pens. Although, the "Golf Balls" and "Marbles" are amazing. Oh,
>who am I kidding...they're all amazing! Of course, all that power comes
>at a price. $399.95. Yikes!

Now that's amazing...That thing is allot more like my old Vita-mix I
bought in the seventies. I never did think the spigot on the side was
a good idea. Watching the videos reminded me of one problem with the
Vita-mix and I'm sure the Total too. They are as loud as an airplane.
If you live in an apartment you won't make your neighbors happy with
these. When I bought my old Vita-Mix they advertised that it had a
router motor (woodworking) in it. That's what it sounds like. If I was
in the market for a Vita-mix I'd take a close look at these Total
Blenders. They are in the same price range...maybe a little cheaper?