My mother-in law has this Vita-Mix and ordered it through QVC. She is a gadget junkie! She has 1 entire room devoted to nothing but the things she buys at this shopping channel. She uses it to make soups, since she has to be on a strict diet now. I honestly can't fathom paying the amount she paid for it, but she loves it and got it in the black color.

Vitamix has got to be the rolls royce of blenders. The powerful motor will handle anything and never bog down. Powerful enough to make a hot steaming soup in 5 minutes. I use it on a daily basis so it is always out on the counter and ready to go. The more I use it , the more I use it. Should never need to buy one again for me, but I would for my kids when they set up their own home.