The BlendTec HP3 is a powerful home blender with 25 different cycle options. You can use these various options for way more than simple blending, including sauce making and babyfood making. > read full description

The BlendTec HP3-A Blender - Multiple Colors - Choose your Color!

This is a blender that can simply handle anything you throw at it, just like the well known VitaMix which 877MyJuicer carries as well. However, this blender beats out the VitaMix in the sized motor, wattage and with its programmable blend cycles (25 pre-programmed) its pretty darn cool! It is quick, fast and efficient. The smooth look of an either black or white base will fit any kitchen style. It also fits underneath the counter for easy storage

While the cost on this blender is pretty high we feel that after you have used a regular blender, and then a BlendTec you are guaranteed to see the difference!

This comes with an impressive recipe book which definitely adds part of the value to this unit.

While the design seems simple, the functions are impressive:

• Make countless amounts of beverages!
• Make an amazing array of soups that actually steam!
• Make sauces and dips/sauces!
• Make baby foods/purees!
• Make dressings!
• Make desserts!
• Make ice cream!
• Make juices!
• Make nut butters!
• Grind seeds, nuts and more!

What is the difference between the VitaMix TurboBlend 4500 and the BlendTec HP3A besides price?

Model TURBOBLEND 4500 Weight 14 lbs. Dimensions Length: 7.25" Width: 8.75" Height: 20     Voltage 120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11.5 amps Power 1380 Watts Motor 2+ Peak horsepower Motor Speed 2 Speed / 37,000 MAX RPM Built of Thick plastic housing Pitcher 64 Oz Plastic Electrical Cord Storage Compartment Yes On / Off Control Switch Parts to clean Carafe Recipe Book 91 pages / 188 Different Recipes Warranty 5 Year Warranty Color option Black

Model BlendTec HP3A Weight 13 lbs. Dimensions Deep 8" Width: 7" Height: 15.5"     Voltage 120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11.5 amps Power 1500 Watts Motor 3+ Peak horsepower Motor Speed 25 Pre-Programmed cycles - 4 custom programmable personal cycles Built of Thick plastic housing Juice Pitcher 64 Oz Plastic Electrical Cord Storage Compartment Yes On / Off Control Button Parts to clean Carafe Recipe Book 100 Different Recipes Warranty 3 Year Warranty on motor and base, Lifetime on blade & coupling, 1 year on jar Color options Black / White

We also recommend that you check out a great book about blending greens called Green for Life in our book section.