Vitamix Explorian Blender with Programs, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Slate (Renewed Premium)

Excellent item. I am delighted with the smoothies, so well blended and tasty. Also tried the ice cream feature for chocolate ice cream and it was a hit too. I haven't tried the soup setting yet. It looks and acts like a totally new blender. Not as loud as other people mentioned. Besides, smoothies and ice cream do not take more than a minute. Very, very happy with it.

Awesome blender and as powerful as a wood chipper. My only negative (thus not a five star) is that the juice setting is as loud as a wood chipper. I tend to either plug my ears or leave the kitchen in the morning when I'm making juice. That being said, i wouldn't trust a wimpier blender to fully liquify whole fruit as this device does. I also appreciate that this particular device is completely analog. I want devices with knobs and switches, not ones that tals to me.

Holy cow, this thing is scary loud. Sounds just like the blenders at Starbucks and I thought it was going to take to flight and blast off thru my ceiling on the highest setting. The instructions make it sound as if you don't start it up in the correct order you might regret it. First power button, then check the second power button, then ramp it up. I'm used to the old 10-key push buttons where you just plug it in and use it. I bought this because it can make soup from scratch and that appealed to me. Just throw everything in and turn it to the soup setting and walk away and in 5 minutes you have piping hot soup.

I truly don't have anything bad to say about my Vitamix Blender. It functions spectacularly. Over the years, I've purchased other brands, and none of them compared to the standards of Quality of this Vitamix, EXPLORIAN SERIES. I do however have two minor, yet Important detail suggestions: The 'Lock' and (2) 'Unlock' Symbols on the Top Black part of the Lid, could be done in a more distinguishable and perhaps, contrasting color, other than the Black lid, itself. This might be much easier for an end user in her or his ability when it comes to using the Vitamix. The Same goes for the small clear plastic top knob. The 'Arrows' that point in opposite directions. 2. On the clear Container itself, the 'Measurement guide' lines have a similar situation. Not easy to see! This is Not a complaint. Instead, it's a simple suggestion that, I believe would help Persons like me, with the usage of this machine. I use my Vitamix everyday, since I got it, and I highly recommend it to anyone, perhaps looking to purchase a similar machine. This is the “Real Thing” in many aspects! R.C.

I was initially hesitant about buying the Creami at first , having read the reviews. However after reading a lengthy one from anogher purchaser I took a chance. His instructions were so precise and extremely helpful. There is a learning curve. It always takes two churns to get the best product. And you have to make sure to fill the cup just below the max fill line. It takes a few tries to get the best results. Even the ‘almost’ batches are still good. I bought extra cups to ensure I have a continuous batch ready to go. The only reasons I gave 4 stars is due to the loud noise and having to churn the ingredients twice. My blender is equally as loud and the Creami result is so creamy and delicious that, to me, it is a small inconvenience. Besides it’s much faster than my other traditional ice cream machines, takes up less space, is quicker and, most importantly, the finished product doesn’t have to be put in the freezer prior to eating.