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Originally Posted by jyl

Another vote for Vitamix, although we have the manual version so no input on the programs.

We had 4 different blenders before the Vitamix. Some no-name, then a couple of Osterizers, then two Ninjas. None worked all that well and the Ninjas were poorly made, only lasting a year or so. Finally bit the bullet and bought a refurb Vitamix. It has quickly become the most popular member of the family. Some days, the wife and kids would save it from a burning house rather than me.

Yeah, I've thought that we should get a vitamix for a while. Several years ago we got a Magic Bullet. Then we eventually upgraded to a NutriBullet which is the same but bigger and more powerful. We've been using it for at least 5 years, a big part of that time at least once per day and often several times per day. We have never had a problem with it. I've actually been surprised by the longevity and reliability.

I'd have a real problem buying something called a ninja unless I was trying to have someone killed.