This is the king of blenders, most shops that sell smoothies use this appliance. Not only does it blend, it makes ice cream, soup, bread dough, and anything a normal blender would do. I highly recommend this if you like fruit and vegetable juices, it is durable, easy to use, and easy to clean.
I first saw this blender demonstrated at a Mall but didn't think I could afford it. I don't believe their is a better one made. Got almost a brand new one on Ebay for half the price. This is one high quality made blender. Nothing "cheap" about it as it's made with high end manufacturing and long lasting parts. My bet is it'll be around for my grandkids to use. Powerful motor on it with great variety of variable speeds and cutting blades that will grind up anything. Makes soup in seconds and spins it so fast that it even heats it up for you. The ice cream recipes in the book are unbelieve and you can make them in seconds. We make very healthy breakfast drinks everyday with it now.
You can't buy a better blender/juicer and if you're into health foods and getting the most out of every bit of your fruits and vegetables this blender will grind it up and pour it out for delicious eating.
Im minutes you can blend smoothly the healthiest juice, smoothies and soups. My old blender left pieces and strings behind in the blend but the Vitamix blends everything creamy smooth. It's nice to know that I can give my family healthy foods that actually taste good. I bought it for an ill member of the family who had trouble eating but we are all benefiting. Best purchase I ever made.