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Ninja?

Sherbear1 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:02:18 GMT

Is the ninja a good blender or should I save for a vitamix?

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fthunt — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:57:19 GMT

I own 2 Ninja blenders - the short guy and the tall one - for what I need - excellent. However, if you want to make hot soup and all the other demo dishes - get a Vitamix definitely! I'm NOT a big cook so chop and spin foods is enough power for me.

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gonnab — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:13:41 GMT

Depends on how you are going to use it. If just for smoothies, the Ninja is good but chances are that once you get a Ninja, you will want to expand your usage, and you will want something more substantial. At least, that's the case for me. I'm saving up for a Vitamix. (although yesterday, my boss told me that she had a Vitamix that she never uses and she would give it to me - hope she follows through!!!!)

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brandiwine — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:19:05 GMT

If you can go to a Bed Bath & beyond and lift each one, the answer will become clear. There is no comparison between the two. Vitamix is designed for years of use and can handle any job you give it. It's made in the USA, not china. Check out the posts on the TSV in community. Take a look at the youtube post. That should help you decide. I don't want lead in anything that's around my food.

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Sherbear1 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:54:28 GMT

I think I am saving for a vitamix

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KnitNMemories — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:22:47 GMT

I bought a Ninja, did not like it...bought my MADE IN USA Vitamix and wouldn't trade it!! The Ninja doesn't even compare to the Vitamix. Buy USA!!!

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Sooner — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:09:19 GMT

On 1/8/2014 Sherbear1 said:
I think I am saving for a vitamix

I bought a reconditioned 5200 about four years ago from VitaMix website and have never been disappointed with it. It does everything I need and want it to do. I think most of any of them you would be happy with--just take into account how the dials and switches work, the capacity of the container, and how it will fit where you want to put it.

There are two of us and the VM is on a counter in the laundry room right off the kitchen. It is the tall big one so it fits there. Even for just the two of us, I love the large capacity. I wouldn't get a really dinky one.

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brandiwine — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:21:10 GMT

FYI: If you are a Costco member they have a Vitamix in most stores for around $370. Online they carry a different model that includes the dry container for $499. The dry container is well over $100. The only problem is they are both the 64 oz and I want the 48oz under the cabinet model. Would grab one in a minute. We got the 48oz for our son and his family and love the size of it. Picked it up when it was a TSV a few months ago.

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Kay SD — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:17:11 GMT

My take, too, is that if you want a Vitamix, wait and get a Vitamix, and if you like the Ninja get that. But it isn't credible to me that the Ninja could duplicate the Vitamix at half the price. Ninja's a good machine but obviously it's not as capable and not as durable. I'd rather they sold their own strengths, including affordability, rather than trying to eat Vitamix' lunch by making inflated claims that just end up feeling shady.

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cairnlover — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:14:50 GMT

Love my Vitamix! The lead bothers me & the blade system that is removable is an accident waiting to happen on this Ninja. I saved for a long time to afford the VM & am very happy with my purchase--worth every penny!

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karlam — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:42:39 GMT

The TSV does have a 2.5 hp motor which is stronger than some of the motors on the Vitamix. You can read the reviews for this model on Amazon which are good.

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cgando — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:46:35 GMT

On 1/8/2014 karlam said: The TSV does have a 2.5 hp motor which is stronger than some of the motors on the Vitamix. You can read the reviews for this model on Amazon which are good.

See this video and the "contains lead" warning clearly on the Ninja box!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg

There is one review on Amazon's site that warns of this issue. The video link above will point that out clearly.

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Sherbear1 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:12:28 GMT

After all my research and the knowledge of all you ladies I put my vitamix on wait list! Thanks everyone

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Azcowgirl — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:18:42 GMT

Good choice ! I have both and wish I would have not gotten a ninja thinking that would be enough machine for me.

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RetiredATC — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:25:26 GMT

I like my Vitamix 2.25 HP 48 Oz. Very happy with its performance. I do have to admit that the TSV Ninja caught my attention. I am very cautious with food prep and cooking items that are made out of the country, because there are different manufacturing standards, especially with the materials that they can use. For that reason, I try to buy American made as much as possible. I did catch during one presentation of the Ninja TSV, he said that if you wanted hot soup, mix it up in the Ninja, and then heat it in the microwave. The Vitamix tamper is made so that they do not touch the blades---as long as you don't use the 64 ounce tamper with the 48 ounce container!

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hopi — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:39:16 GMT

Sent back my Vitamix UTC 72 oz today, it's like having a lawnmower on the kitchen counter. I ordered the TSV Ninja. I have used smaller Ninja's over the the years and given the larger one's as gift. It is much easier to handle.

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hopi — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:41:39 GMT

On 1/8/2014 cgando said:
On 1/8/2014 karlam said: The TSV does have a 2.5 hp motor which is stronger than some of the motors on the Vitamix. You can read the reviews for this model on Amazon which are good.

See this video and the "contains lead" warning clearly on the Ninja box!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg

There is one review on Amazon's site that warns of this issue. The video link above will point that out clearly.

I called Ninja CS and they said since they warehouse in CA it is a necessary label that is posted if there would be any lead at all in the plug wire.

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cable nut — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:28:48 GMT

Ninja's are constantly coming up with new model. I've purchased 2 in the past. Tired of upgrading & being cheap. I finally purchased a vitamix, giving all of my ninja's away to family members

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GSPgirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:37:44 GMT

We have had a Vitamix for over 12 years. We love it and nothing has ever happened to it.

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RocketMom — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:50:33 GMT

Vitamix all the way! I am sure many of you noticed that they were trying to market just like the Vitamix presentations, but many fell short. I had to laugh because at one point Bob referred to the Ninja as a Vitamix accidently and corrected himself. If you have to compare yourself to the best and make arguments that yours is just as good for much less money and then your demos show that you may be somewhat similar, but not quite there on many of the applications, then forget it. For about $100-$150 more save your money and get the best...Vitamix!