The Vita-Mix 5200 wins raves from owners, who say it never balks at pulverizing whole fruits and vegetables, turns ice to snow in seconds, and crushes wheat berries into flour. This industrial-strength blender boasts a 2-horsepower motor, a durable 64-ounce BPA-free plastic jar and a seven-year warranty. ~www.consumersearch.com
Vitamix Review by ThisNext.com
Alexandra Guarnaschelli, executive chef at Butters Restaurant in New York City, lists her favorite blenders, food processors and mixers -- including the Vita-Prep, the commercial version of the Vita-Mix 5200.