Home Show 2008: Vita-Mix Blender

A Oster has the same power as this (2HP) You said you do what you can buy 7 to change this but this is worth it oster 8 and is only ¼ HP

Neat - how did you convert Amps to Horsepower?

Guys not to be negative and all. but for $499? You'll get the same performance from FUSION by OSTER, (you can buy 7 of these with that price) mine's even got a digital control panel and is VARIABLE SPEED enabled too.

(Have I mentioned it can reverse the blade? yes, it turns clockwise and counter-clockwise AUTOMATICALLY.)

i actually got a better deal buying it from amazon than straight from vitamix because i didnt have to pay sales tax through amazon (but did through vitamix). also got free shipping on amazon.

might as well buy a blendtec blender!(costs $399.99!)

they are both rip offs, just buy a Healthmaster.

So how long has Healthmaster been around?

If only over-rated but otherwise well priced Costco could explain about the blade better. They say all that's possible by the 2HP motor they claim this blender has.

I've been doing Vita-Mix videos on my YouTube channel as well. Check 'em out if you care to. smurrey

I own a Vita-mix blender and it's the most used machine in my kitchen. The money it's saved me from not having to buy pre-made fruit juice, smoothies, and other foods it paying for it's self. Heck, I even make my own bread daily with fresh wheat berries. It's great. I highly recommend one.