Show all reviewsWaited 2 years, recently bought this model 1782, excellent!Blender fantastic but container SUCKSColor: Black|One Speed: HIGHColor: Black|I suppose they designed it like that on purposeColor: Black|My favorite applianceColor: Black|Love, love, love my Vitamix 1782 TurboBlend, 2 SpeedColor: Black|Where has this awesome blender been all my life?Not your average blender. See all 96 answered questions Customers also viewed these itemsVitamix 5200 Series Blender, Black509Vitamix 1732 TurboBlend VS Blender118Vitamix 5300 Blender (Certified Refurbished), Black215Vitamix 1300 TurboBlend 4500128Need customer service? When you ask people about blenders, I bet 7 out of 10 times they would tell you about the Vitamix.It has been synonymous for producing commercial grade blenders for home use the last decade or so and these machines are pricey!Even refurbished models still go over $300.If you’d buy a top of the line Vitamix 780 will easily set you back over $600 and the 5300 will cost you upwards of $400.How about a brand new Vitamix for around $370?

Take note this isn’t refurbished so it still comes with the full 5 year warranty so you will get peace of mind.What’s lacking from the TurboBlend is the variable speed setting found in the 5200 but  it has the same 2 horsepower motor, the same blade and the same pitcher so in essence you’re getting a 5200 minus the variable speed for around $80 less.If you can live without this feature then read on.A Quick Look Power: 2HPWidth: 8.75″Height: 20.5″Warranty: 5 yrs.Pitcher: 64 ouncesPrice Let’s start with the features:At first glance this blender looks almost exactly like the 5200 with the hi/low switch on the left and the power switch on the right. What’s missing is the rotary dial of the 5200 that allows you to control the speed with more precision.Here’s a closeup look at the controls…Unless you’re a juice bar owner or a restauranteur that may need a precision machine that will help you make consistent soups, juices or smoothies then something like a 5200 would be more appropriate because of the variable speed setting.

But if you’re a home owner, you can utilize the recipe book that comes along with this that shows you how use the features of this blender to make gourmet quality soups, salads and other recipes.You can build on the foundation given to you by the free recipe book and add your own twist to the recipes and as you learn how to use this machine, you may find that the variable speed is more of a luxury than a need.And you’ll save yourself $$$ in the process.The bigger downside is the lack of a pulse button, at least for me because when I make smoothies, this is what I usually use just to break up hard to blend stuff like frozen fruit, ice or celery.Performance wise, expect the same blending quality as the 5200 because it uses the same motor, same blade design and pitcher. Basically this is a 5200 minus the variable speed that is $80 cheaper.It comes with the same 64 ounce pitcher and tamper that allow you to make goodies like almond nut butter, crushed ice, hot soup, grind coffee and much more.

But if you really need the variable speed, the next best option would be the Vitamix TurboBlend VS – it has the same variable speed knob as the 5200 but it is around $60+ cheaper.If you want to know what this can make you can check out my 5200 review.margaritaville drink maker kohl'sHere’s what you’ll get inside the box. vitamix total nutrition center vs aspireVideo courtesy of Raw Nutrition…philips hand blender 1372 reviewAll Vitamix blenders are easy to clean. breville hemisphere control blender rpmThe fast method is filling up the pitcher halfway with water, add a few drops of dishwashing soap and then pulse at low speed for 30 seconds. breville control grip immersion blender (bsb510xl)

Make sure to rinse it well because you don’t want any soapy residue in your smoothies.And wash it after using so reside does not dry up.As I expected most of the users who bought this were pretty much satisfied with what they got which is an all-around food mill capable of making not just smoothies – a cheaper less powerful Nutribullet is capable of doing that.oster blender with pulse feature 18-speed reviewsI’m talking about making real food recipes like soups, pasta sauces, nut butter, desserts, hummus, dips, you name it this blender can probably do it.breville blend active bottles ebayOne consumer named “M. W. Trimble” didn’t have arms and he says that this product helped him lose excess weight and live a healthier lifestyle.And the great part as consumers say is the price – for a sub $390 Vitamix blender is a bang-for-the-buck machine that would fit people looking to live a healthier lifestyle using only natural ingredients.

If you want all natural sorbets, just pop in a bunch of frozen fruit (without water) and blend until smooth.For making nut butter, use roasted almond nuts and then blend it (you can add some coconut oil if you like it more smooth. You’d have to use the dry container though for this.Some of the complaints include the pitcher not fitting snugly on the base but Vitamix says that this is normal and you shouldn’t worry about it.Other complained about this having too much power and liquid splashing over the place (yes even at low speed). If you feel this is an issue then opt for the slightly more expensive  TurboBlend VS.The best place to buy this would be in Amazon where it is sold for under $390. If you’d buy this direct from Vitamix, it will cost $399. You can avail of the free shipping if you sign up to the Amazon Prime program.Out of all the products in the Vitamix blender line, this is probably the most affordable option available that is brand new. It isn’t as popular as a 5200 but at around $80 less than the 5200, I feel that it is underappreciated because it isn’t marketed enough.