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jrc1963 (original poster member #26531) posted at 11:26 PM on Sunday, November 24th, 2013
Can anyone recommend an awesome blender... especially for smoothies?
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Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 11:47 PM on Sunday, November 24th, 2013
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inconnu ( member #24518) posted at 11:55 PM on Sunday, November 24th, 2013
KitchenAid Pro. Makes great margaritas, too. 
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HurtButHopeful? ( member #25144) posted at 6:28 AM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
Blendtec. Powerful and lasts forever.
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sadcat ( member #8637) posted at 12:11 PM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
Depends on the budget.
Lower end I would say an Oster with a glass jar and several speeds.
Mid to high would be Ninja or Kitchenaid
High would be Vitamix.
Frankly I use the Oster and have no issues, but it depends on what ingredients you plan to use and how often.
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jrc1963 (original poster member #26531) posted at 8:34 PM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
I wouldn't say "money is no object" ... but I'm willing to shell out a few dollars to get a decent machine that can crush ice and blend fruit and frozen stuff.
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HurtButHopeful? ( member #25144) posted at 9:28 PM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
If money is not the determiner, check online for websites comparing Vitamix and Blendtec, to help you choose which one would work better for you. I like the Blendtec because it can fit under the kitchen counter (it's standard height, where Vitamix is taller than a normal blender) and Blendtec never needs a tamper, where Vitamix comes with a tamper. I don't think you could go wrong whichever one you choose, regarding blending capability, however.
I got mine at Sam's Club around Christmas time when they were running a special demonstration and you got an extra blending top container thingie for free with the purchase of a blender. This might be a good time to get a good deal on whatever you decide to buy. Happy shopping!
Resources for R:
His Needs Her Needs, by Dr. Willard Harley
Love Busters, by Dr. Willard Harley
(for husbands) Becoming the Ultimate Husband, by Reb Bradley
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 9:38 PM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
Ninja!!!!!!!!
It has 6 blades and cuts through ice (and fruit/veggies) like the ice is soft butter.
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jrc1963 (original poster member #26531) posted at 10:19 PM on Monday, November 25th, 2013
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ArkLaMiss ( member #14918) posted at 12:03 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
Ninja! Makes amazing smoothies using ice and frozen fruit! Love it!
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looking forward ( member #25238) posted at 12:47 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
We still use our original Oster blender from the mid 1970s. It's at the cottage.
Here at home, we use a vintage Hamilton Beach blender.
In fact, H just made a banana milkshake. 
The originals last much longer, IMO.
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