284828 Thu Apr 27 09:29:57 -0700 2006 3 31 Home Cooking 0 1523896 I'd like to purchase both. Any recommendations or warnings? TIA! Thu Apr 27 09:29:57 -0700 2006 0 Carlywood 1 1523910 There was a long blender thread a while back. If you can afford it, a VitaMix is great. Waring Pro is a great option in my opinion also. Thu Apr 27 11:16:27 -0700 2006 1523896 0 Aaron 2 1523951 Second Waring Pro. Amazon usually has some great buys on it. It is simple and there is not too much to go wrong with it. Thu Apr 27 14:25:37 -0700 2006 1523910 0 Candy 3 1524003 I agree, the Waring is bulletproof. The Vita Mix is a commercial appliance, also bulletproof. Toaster ovens, on the other hand, last weeks or months in my experience. I've given up on them. Would welcome advice to the contrary. Thu Apr 27 18:38:07 -0700 2006 1523951 0 mcspliff