I have had my platinum Vita-Mix 1363 CIA (Culinary Institute of America) model blender for just over a month. So far, I am loving it! I have definitely increased my consumption of fruits and vegetables since getting it. I start most mornings off with a smoothie now. I throw in whatever fruit is in season (I love berries, but I've used peaches, nectarines, plums, grapes, apples, bananas and various frozen fruits), a scoop or two of protein powder, milk or water, a couple handfuls of fresh spinach, a couple handfuls of ice and sweetener if needed. Surprisingly, the spinach doesn't noticeably change the flavor, but it does boost the nutritional content of the smoothie. In less than 10 minutes I can have my smoothie made, poured into a "to go" cup and have the machine all clean (just add warm water and a couple drops of dish soap- turn it on for 30 seconds, then empty and rinse the container). The smoothies always turn out 100% smooth- berry seeds, apple seeds, ice and other hard bits are totally pulverized and drinkable. I've made great low-cal salad dressings using fresh herbs, garlic, low fat cottage cheese, a splash of milk and salt (if you prefer, you could use Ranch dressing mix with cottage cheese and milk). I made a very satisfying tomato soup with home grown tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, onion and salt. I've made great blended piña coladas, too! I'm having a lot of fun experimenting with different recipes. Because the Vita-Mix processes foods quickly, I'm actually finding that I'm making healthier eating choices. It's faster for me to put together a salad with pre-washed greens, veggies and homemade dressing than it is to go to the nearest fast food restaurant... and in the end, it's more satisfying and a LOT healthier. Yes, this is an expensive machine, but I think it will pay for itself within the first two years by reducing my spending on going out to eat.
This is a heavy-duty machine. It is loud when it's in use, but generally you won't need to run the machine for more than a couple minutes at a time. This is definitely a professional quality machine and will yield professional quality results. A regular home blender cannot compare!
The Vita-Mix 1363 CIA model and the Vita-Mix 5200 model are essentially the same machine. The CIA model has some different color choices and comes with a HUGE recipe book called "Create", a smaller "recipes and techniques" booklet and an hour long cooking class DVD. The 5200 model includes a different booklet and DVD. Both have the same 7-year warranty. If the color of the machine and the recipe book don't matter to you, save yourself some $$$ and go for the 5200 model instead.
**Update June 1, 2012: Nearly 3 years after my original purchase I am still loving my Vita-Mix. It still gets used several times a week (sometimes multiple times in a day). It's still a great machine and has given me absolutely no problems. For me, it has definitely been a worthwhile investment!
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Variable speed controlEasily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control. |
64-ounce containerThe size and shape of the 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches. |
BladeAt least a dozen tiny details go into the design of our aircraft-grade, hardened stainless steel blades. All to give you the best morning smoothie possible. |
Cool-running motorOur motor maintains even torque and cool temperature to consistently deliver the power you need to process any ingredient. |
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Hot soup without a stoveMake steaming-hot soup without a stove—in under 10 minutes. The friction from our blades lets you bring soup to serving temperature, right in the container. |
Frozen treats in secondsCreate chilled desserts—just add frozen ingredients to your machine and you’ll be enjoying ice cream, fruit sorbet and more in seconds. |
Grind nuts, coffee and moreHomemade nut butter has never been easier or more delicious. Vitamix machines have the power to grind your favorite nuts into delicious nut butter, turn coffee beans into ground coffee and more. |
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Mix batters and doughQuickly and easily mix batters for pancakes, waffles, cookies, muffins, crêpes, and cakes. Vitamix machines can also knead thick bread and pizza dough. |
Silky smooth puréesVitamix machines have the power to pulverize even the toughest ingredients, so you can make silky smoothies and sauces, blend after blend, year after year. |
Easy to cleanWith a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds. |
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| weight | 9 pounds | 64 ounces | 9.6 pounds | 10 pounds | 12.5 pounds | 7.71 pounds |
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I used to have a cheap blender I bought from a local retailer but I was always dissatisfied with the kind of juice it made. Blend tomatoes and it would leave out the seeds. One day I saw a demonstration of Vita-Mix 5000 Series blenders at a local show and was blown away. I bought one and what a world of difference it has made in my life. You can do practically anything with this blender from smoothie and hot soup to whole gran bread dough.It is a versatile machine and very powerful. The only downside , if you can call it that, is that it is quite loud. You may not hear your phone ring when it is on but despite the noise I still think it merits 5 stars rating. They now have a newer version 5200 series but the older models are still adequate and they all come with 7 yrs warranty. The containers are shatterproof too. They may be expensive but they can last a lifetime.
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