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I’ve used several other hand blenders from Braun and Kitchen-Aid, and while some of those models were very capable, this is in a completely different class. This isn’t just an “upgrade,” it’s an entirely different device. The Kitchen-Aid and certain Braun models are fine for most tasks, but they are like kids’ toys compared to the Viking. This hand blender has so much more power than those models, which makes it much quicker and more efficient at its tasks. I mostly use it for pureeing soups, a task that takes forever with those lesser brands, and never comes out perfectly smooth. My practice was always to strain the soups through a fine-mesh sieve after blending, because it was always necessary–there would be little fibrous chunks left over, and the puree would never be as silky as I wanted. But with the Viking that’s completely unnecessary. For a big pot of butternut squash bisque, for instance, it takes about 15 seconds with the Viking to get the entire thing silky smooth, whereas with one of Braun’s “professional” models, I’d have to blend for a minute, then wait for the unit to cool down, then blend more, then finally force the puree through a sieve. I should note that the Viking’s manual also recommends only one minute of continuous use–the difference is that I can’t imagine anything taking more than a minute with this thing.

This Viking model creates such a vortex in the pot that it ensures no chunks are left by cycling through all of the liquid very rapidly. For the same reason, the puree gets silky smooth in almost no time.

You know how there’s a big difference between the power of a Kitchen-Aid stand mixer and a Kitchen-Aid hand mixer? Well, it’s the same way between a really nice consumer blender and a Kitchen-Aid or Braun hand blender. With the Viking, there is no such difference. This is as powerful as any consumer-level blender I’ve used.

In addition, the construction feels extremely solid. It’s heavy, and it’s stainless steel, which
Viking Stainless Gray Hand

I have 2 large short haired bulldogs who shed their huge winter coats every springs. Sometimes it looks like it snowed from the wads of dog hair that I pull off of them. Since buying this tool it really seems to help pull the underneath hair out. And best of all the dogs seem to enjoy it so it is a win-win for me.

(The reviewer was compensated for posting this review. However, the opinion stated in the review is that of the reviewer and the reviewer alone. Further, the reviewer independently selected this product to review and has no affiliation with the product maker/distributor, Amazon or the review requester.)
Dualit Immersion Hand Blender

The Wii is a lot of fun. But, here, five months after purchase, I have to send it in for repair. Nintendo tells me the “card reader” is likely shot. It will not read any disc. I tried their cleaning kit, to no avail. Five months of use. My old Gamecube lasted six years, sometimes being left on 24 hours a day for weeks. My Wii, in comparison, was babied, never played more than a few hours. I will say that Nintendo’s customer service seems quite good, and they’re repairing it free. Still, a month without a game console is not fun. I thought, being Nintendo, the Wii would be ultra reliable, but Nintendo tells me that mine is a common problem.
Craftmade AT52AG Hand Held

Hi! I’m saving up for a Wii and I can’t wait. I hope it’ll be worth it to wait till’ August, since I get $20.00 a month. Right now I have a dollar from doing some stuff, but the first game I’m gonna get is We Cheer, I think. I’ve watched cool music videos and the game looks so fun! My favorite song in We Cheer 2 is Homecoming by Hey Monday. So cool, and I love the rythm! Can’t wait to get one!
Go Wii!
Toastmaster 1739 HAND BLENDER

I agree with the other reviews I’ve read here. The scale is consistant – lean forward – stand sideways – bend your knees – these things all made a difference on my old scale but not on this one.

I’ve never had a digital scale before. Having such an easy to read scale that gives my weight to the nearest .2 pounds is addicting. I am facinated to find out how much difference a glass of water can make. I am definately renewed in my effort to get and stay slim!

Thumbs up EatSmart!
Jurlique Citrus Hand Cream