Vitamix - None better!
I have had my Vita-mix 5000 for 10 years, and it still works as perfectly as the day I bought it. To date, nothing has been replaced; although, I have been eyeing the new BPA-free container, with the high-profile lid. It can be a bit of a struggle (to say the least) wrestling the old lid off. I also purchased the dry container during an in-store demonstration at Costco. I have only used it once, to make almond flour. However, if you are making flour or a nut butter (almond, cashew, sesame, peanut etc.), you actually do not need the dry container. You can prepare it in the wet container, with no problem. This Vita-Mix has 10 variable speeds which allow it to go both slower and faster than other juicers and blenders on the market. So, it can easily be used to prepare sauces that you would normally make in your food processor, and at high speeds, it is great for making soup. Versatility It does a little bit of everything: sauces, soup, ice cream, drinks, flour, nut butter...you name it! Ease of Cleaning Cleanup is a breeze: Either fill the container with water and a few drops of soap and run the Vita-mix for a few seconds, or wash it by hand. Just don't put it in the dishwasher. Design This model has the older, low-profile lid, which is a struggle to remove at times.
iWonder
USA