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วันอังคารที่ 3 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552

Vita-Mix 1300 TurboBlend 4500  

Vita-Mix 1300 TurboBlend 4500










Product Description
Vita-Mix TurboBlend 4500 is a heavy-duty, commercial-quality blender that delivers optimum performance and power. Superior engineering strengthens each part, ensuring a product that will last.

Feature
  • Heavy-duty, 2+ peak horsepower motor with 2-speed control
  • Virtually unbreakable, 64-ounce, polycarbonate container
  • All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings
  • Metal-to-metal driver, thermally protected motor for optimum performance
  • Measures 20-1/2 by 7-1/4 by 8-3/4 inches; 5-year warranty
CustomerReviews

Use it every day!
I contemplated for about a year before spending so much on a blender. I finally purchased it and have used it every day, several times a day and love it. I no longer purchase fruit drinks but make my own in seconds. I now keep organic frozen fruit and yogurt on hand, and this makes delicious smoothies. Soups? how simple when I come in late and don't feel like cooking. I eat much better and very rarely eat junk food, just drink a fresh fruit smoothie. Great for a breakfast smoothie drink too when sleep takes priority. Very easy to rinse out. It is worth the money. It will also scare the deer away. When my windows were open, deer heard it and took off; it is a little loud but no worse than some of my other appliances. Certainly should not deter you from purchasing it. Well worth it, and no problems getting my fruit and veggies every day.


awesome blender
i bought this for my mom for mother's day because her jaw is not as strong as it used to be, and her favorite foods are apples and romaine lettuce. now, she blends up all of her fruits and vegetables (and a number of other things...) into delicious smoothies and is as healthy as ever. it's only been about a month, but it has worked wonderfully.


Grrrrrrrrrrreat!
I love my Vita-Mix and would buy another one if I had to. Due to various health issues, I was compelled to change my eating habits because I enjoy living and wanted to continue. Since using my Vita-Mix to make green smoothies to increase my fruit and vegetable consumption, I have lost over 100lbs, no longer have to take diabetes or high blood pressure medications and haven't had to take a sick day from work in over a year! Before, I was running out of sick time as I was out every month. I feel great every day and have been featured in an article in our workplace health & fitness newsletter and I lead a walking club at my job. I wasn't even a couch potato, I was under the couch! Now, I don't even have the couch any more..I don't need to sit with all this energy! The Vita-mix is a great investment in your health and worth the expense.






Waring WPB05 Professional Kitchen Blender, Chrome  

Waring WPB05 Professional Kitchen Blender, Chrome










Product Description
Heavy-Duty Blender with 2-Speed Motor. Ruggedly, durable metal base and 40 Ounce Glass Jar English and Metric gradations Removable blade assembly for easy and thorough cleaning Rugged metal base with polished Chrome finish

Feature
  • 40-ounce glass jar holds 5 cups of mixed drinks, soup, or sauce
  • Powerful 350-watt motor crushes ice fast
  • High and low speeds cover mixing, chopping, and pureeing
  • Dishwasher-safe glass jar and lid for easy cleaning
  • Measures 16-1/2 by 8 by 7 inches; 1-year warranty, 5-year motor warranty
CustomerReviews

worked well for about 2 years with limited use
Just like the title says. I gave this to my parents as a gift. Used only for mixed drinks occasionally. The whole reason I buy these higher end (I know there are way more expensive blenders, I worked as a bartender while in college) products is because I don't want to have to buy them twice. I sent an email to Waring regarding warranty repair. If they fix it under warranty I will re-write my review.


Looks nice, but.....
Nice appearance, solidly built but I live in an apartment and this thing is so LOUD that I stopped using it for the sake of my ears and those of my neighbors. After debating whether to get industrial grade ear protection, I dropped it off at Goodwill. Adios blender, vaya con dios!


Design Flaw - Blades Hit Jar Interior
This blender has a design flaw (or poor manufacturing tolerances). The removable blade component can wobble around inside the jar, allowing the blades to hit the inside of the jar.



I received (and returned) two of these blenders from Amazon. In each case the blade hit the inside of the jar, causing the motor to strain, the blade to bend and carve a crevice into the jar.



This defect likely explains the motor problems noted in the other reviews.






Braun MX2050 PowerMax Jug Blender  

Braun MX2050 PowerMax Jug Blender










Product Description
Now that I'm on a diet, I practically live with my blender. It helps me make low-calorie and nutritious beverages that are filling without being fattening. The key, however, is making sure the blender can do the job. This Braun blender tackles the job. Whether you're watching calories or enjoy creating delicious smoothies and shakes, this blender has got the professional power to mix and blend almost anything.

Feature
  • 525-watt blender with 58-ounce capacity
  • 5 speeds plus pulse setting for just the right amount of control
  • Heavy-duty, stainless-steel blade crushes ice quickly
  • Triangular lid design allows pouring from 3 different positions
  • Measures 14-7/8 by 8-1/2 by 11 inches; 1-year warranty
CustomerReviews

The voice of experience
I bought this blender 3.5 years ago, and it's still going strong. It gets pretty heavy use making 2 smoothies and 6 cups of pureed food every day.



What's the secret to its longevity? Before turning it on, I twist the jar a bit to make sure it's seated properly. If it's off just a little bit, the blender will make an awful noise as one or more of the plastic gear teeth snap off. Bleary-eyed or in a hurry, you can easily miss that it's mis-seated -- best to jiggle it. (I learned this lesson the hard way.)



Fortunately, a replacement blade was about $20 (Google "MX2050 blade").



It blends very well if you put the ingredients in the proper order. For smoothies, put frozen berries on the bottom, followed by other fruit, nuts, protein powder, then just enough liquid to cover. First blend at low speed to mix things up, then power on full. If you put protein powder or nuts in first, you'll end up with caked on powder or nuts on the bottom, and you'll have to disassemble it to clean it. If you put the liquid in first, the chunky stuff on top won't get mixed, and you'll have to push it down; plus, the powder will stick to the sides.



For pureed food, make sure to add enough extra liquid or it will blend the bottom without touching the top. The vortex action will be obvious if you're doing it properly.



It's easy to clean, if you rinse immediately after using. I rarely take the blade assembly off; if you do, I would expect the gasket to wear out. When you do disassemble it, make sure to put the gasket between the blade assembly and the glass jar; otherwise, it will leak.



As for noise, I'd say it's pretty average, that is, too noisy; I can easily hear it behind my closed bedroom door upstairs in the morning.



The markings on the base (Braun logo, speeds, etc) wear off easily. It doesn't affect its functionality, but it doesn't look so great either.


Three years of good service but now it's dead
I purchased this blender in July of 2006 after a good review in Consumer Reports. The splash-up problem I solved by holding a cloth or towel over the top, but within weeks of daily use I noticed that one of the blade teeth had cracked. The blender still functioned, however. Last winter I noticed that a second set of blade teeth had cracked, so I ordered a (fairly expensive) replacement blade to have on hand when enough teeth broke to stop the machine from working. Alas, before I needed the replacement blade, the motor mount apparently came loose and while preparing a smoothie with frozen mango, the machine started to roar at any speed and "walk" across the counter.



That was yesterday. Today I spent an hour reading online reviews. Now that I know the problem wasn't just a production blip, I ordered a new blender from another manufacturer. Here's hoping the experience is better.


Broke first day
Opened up the box of my Braun MX2050 Blender today for the first time .

It broke on the first attempt .

No more Braun products for me !






Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart CBT-500FR Brushed Stainless Power Blender  

Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart CBT-500FR Brushed Stainless Power Blender










Product Description
Cuisinart Brushed Stainless Series CBT-500 SmartPower Premier Blender - Professionalism marks this no-nonsense blender from Cuisinart. No Nonsense but plenty of joy from the mixers and beverages you can whip-up in this blender. Instructions and Recipe booklet Cuisinart Limited 90-day Warranty

Feature
  • Heavy die-cast metal base prevents jumping
  • Digital count-up timer; flashing LED lights
  • 50-ounce glass jar with durable plastic handle
  • Measures 9-3/8 by 8-1/2 by 16-1/2 inches
CustomerReviews

Look elsewhere
One lousy blender:



The base leaks if not screwed on just right.



As the leaks drip down the front of the blender, the buttons become inoperable.



Clunky design in general. . . . .


Good blender if it doesn't break, some design flaws
The Bad:

It Broke - I trust the Cuisinart brand, so I bought this blender. about 30 uses later, in the middle of a party, I smelled something burning and the motor's RPM dropped and seemed to be having problems. The "blade assembly" on the bottom had seized. the bottom "clutch" piece as I hear it's called, sheared some of the plastic off the bottom. I'm not sure where the failure actually occurred (under/outside the jar or inside the jar near the blades) but some part of the blade assembly's axle broke. Thankfully I had an old 70's era Oster blender and went back to that. the oster definitely wasn't as good! but it worked! I asked Cuisinart to send me a new blade assembly, and they did, but I had to pay to send the broken one back (less than $3 via USPS).



Tapered Bottom - The bottom of the blender tapers too much, so that the blades sit in their little hole. if you're blending something thick or icy, the blades like to push the mixture up and create a little air bubble down there, and the mixture doesn't get to sink back down. in the photo it looks like the base is very large, but it's not. A way to work around this is to put all the liquids in first and then slowly add your solids or ice.



Pour Spout - the top of the blender has a pour spout but it's pretty much useless for the things you'd be blending. it's better to use one of the corners, but even then, it's so wide that you'd better have a very wide cup. i have very wide cups (3.75", I just measured) at the top, but with thick mixtures, the "pour width" is still too wide.



Motor fan problem? - at the beginning, the motor would make some weird noises which seemed like the fan attachment on the bottom was coming loose. but i haven't heard it for a while now.



The Good

THE POWER - ice? what ice? all you have is fine snowflakes in your blender after a few seconds. This is the basic test for blenders IMO. That oster I described earlier is terrible compared to this Cuisinart. there would always be at least one big chunk of ice bouncing around in the Oster which it could never get to. Not with this cuisinart.



Build Quality - it's almost all glass and steel. the base seems solid, but not as heavy as it might look in the picture. the pitcher is pretty heavy glass, it would work well as a defensive weapon. The lid is thick but pliable rubber, seems like it will last a lifetime.



Timer - the timer on the front shows you how long you've been blending in Min:Sec. pretty useful if instructions/recipes call for a specific duration.



The Other:

the handle is plastic, but I don't see why it would need to be any stronger. works fine for me. There are only 3 speeds; low, high, and Ice Crush, which is a pulse setting only. there is also a pulse button which allows you to pulse blend at the low or high speeds. The other two buttons are On and Off. I've never had to use Ice Crush in order to crush ice (which is involved in everything i make). I always use the Low setting. the top hole and plastic cover could seal together a bit better, but i haven't had any problems or have anything fly out yet.



If it didn't have the blade assembly failures, I'd give this a 4/5 (5/5 for the price I paid). maybe you'll have better luck. Cuisinart claims to sell the blade assembly for $10.


Not what I expected


Though this blender has a lot of power I have 2 concerns about it. There isn't a very good spout for pouring therefore you do have to improvise if you don't want the drink all over the counter. The one that concerns me most is that the glass does not disconnect from the base for cleaning, therefore a residue is trapped beetween the two of them. You can see this film (I think of it as bacteria) but you can't get to it.






Back to Basics #BPE3BR 350 Watt Blender Express  

Back to Basics #BPE3BR 350 Watt Blender Express










Product Description
Blender Express, 350W, Chrome & Black Blender, Convenient Economical Way To Blend In A Healthy Drink Every Day, Simple 2 Speed & Pulse Dial Make Blending Quick & Easy, Blender Jar Doubles As An Insulating Mug That Fits Comfortably In Most Cup Holders, Twist On Lid Provides Spill Proof Protection & Lid Flips Up For Easy Sipping, Ice Crushing Blades Quickly Smooth Frozen Fruit & Ice, Stores Compactly In Cupboard Or Pantry, Comes In Brush Chrome With Black Accents, ETL Approved

Feature
  • Back to Basics #BPE3BR 350 Watt Blender Express
  • FOCUS ELECTRICS
CustomerReviews

Great little smoothie maker
I bought this for my daughter's apartment and she loved it-she joined the Navy and I inherited it-I just love it. Every morning I make a nutritional smoothie with frozen fruit. It pulverizes the fruit and is easy to clean. A tip-get some 10" straws to sip your smoothie. I have used it every day for at least a year and it is still going strong


Ideal Blender for protein shakes
This blender is very simple. Really not much to it. Takes up almost no space at all. I won't say that the quality is good. I'm on my third one. The first one just had some mechanical failure and the blade siezed up on the lid. I wish I could've just purchased another lid with blade, but I never saw an option for that. HOWEVER, I stick with this blender because it's the least messy, you can purchase extra cups with lids (pack of 2 for $10, I think), they're dishwasher safe (put the cups in the top shelf, though), and they're the perfect size for a protein shake. Why use a regular blender? You'd have to clean out that every time you use it and then also clean out whatever cup you pour it into as well. Gets the job done and keep the mess to a minimum.


Powerful, convenient blender
I love making things with blenders, but I absolute hate the clean-up (especially since I usually make single servings). This makes it incredibly easy to make a single serving to go, with a very quick cleanup. The cup is probably a little larger than I need, but it's very secure and not messy. Highly recommended if your needs are like mine (quick, easy, convenient).






วันเสาร์ที่ 3 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2552

September Issue  

เรื่องย่อ September Issue

บริษัท มงคลเมเจอร์เตรียมนำหนังแฉเบื้องหลังวงการแฟชั่นแบบติดขอบเวทีชนิดที่ ไม่เคยเห็นที่ไหนมาก่อนในภาพยนตร์เรื่อง The September Issue ด้วยการเจาะเกาะติดชีวิตของ แอนนา วินทัวร์ ผู้หญิงที่ได้ชื่อว่าเป็นผู้ชี้เป็นชี้ตายวงการแฟชั่น ด้วยชื่อเสียงความแรงและสายตาที่คมกริบในการเลือกคอลเลคชั่นของแบรนด์ต่างๆ มาลงในนิตยสาร Vogue อเมริกา จนทำให้ความแรงของเธอถูกนำไปสร้างเป็นตัวละครชื่อ มิแรนด้า ในนวนิยายเรื่อง The Devil Wears Prada และ ฉบับภาพยนตร์ที่รับบทโดย เมอรีล สตรีฟ เมื่อปี 2006 จนโด่งดังไปทั่วโลกมาแล้ว โดยความแรงของเธอเป็นที่กล่าวขวัญกันว่า เธอมั่นขนาดที่กล้าโยนแฟชั่นเซตที่ถ่ายมาทิ้ง ก่อนปิดเล่ม 2 อาทิตย์ และบอกให้ช่างภาพกับครีเอทีฟไปถ่ายซ่อมมาใหม่ ในทันที โดยทั้งหมดนี้คุณจะได้เห็นในภาพยนตร์เรื่อง The September Issue ภาพยนตร์เจาะลึกการจิกกัดจัดการการทำนิตยสารแฟชั่นที่มีความหนามากที่สุดใน ประวัติศาสตร์ หนาถึง 840 หน้า และชี้เป็นชี้ตายเทรนด์แฟชั่นในปีถัดมา โดยหลังจากที่เปิดฉายหนังเรื่องนี้เป็นที่แรกในนิวยอร์ก นครหลวงแห่งแฟชั่นอเมริกาเป็นที่แรก ปรากฏว่า The September Issue กวาดรายได้เปิดตัวเฉลี่ยต่อโรงสูงเป็นอันดับ 2 ของปี โดยทำรายได้จากการฉายเพียง 6 โรงใน 3 วันแรกที่เปิดฉายไปถึง 8 ล้านบาท โดยเป็นรองเพียงแค่ “Sunshine Cleaning” เท่านั้น “แอนนา วินทัวร์ คือผู้หญิงแถวหน้าที่จะขาดไม่ได้ในทุก แฟชั่นวีค เธอเป็นเหมือนเธอศาสดาของ นิตยสาร Vogue แต่สิ่งที่ทำให้เธอยิ่งใหญ่ได้น่าจะเป็นเพราะเธอเป็นคนให้โอกาสดีไซเนอร์ หน้าใหม่ๆ เสมอ ”

The September Issue คือภาพยนตร์ตีแผ่ทุกซอกทุกมุมการทำงานในสไตล์ แอนนา วินทัวร์ บรรณาธิการของนิตยสารโว้คเจ้าแม่แฟชั่นทีกำลังเตรียมงานการทำนิตยสารฉบับ เดือนกันยายนให้เป้นอภิมหานิตยสารฟอร์มยักษ์แห่งประวัติศาสตร์เพราะ โว้ค ฉบับเดือนกันยายนปี 2007 จะมีความหนาถึง 840 หน้า ทุกหน้าเป็นหน้าสี อัดแน่นแฟชั่นเซตของแต่ละแบรนด์ต่อเนื่องไม่ต่ำกว่า 20 หน้า ซึ่งเมื่อนิตยสารออกขายมันขายได้มากกว่า 13 ล้านเล่ม และทำให้มีเงินหมุนเวียนภายในโลกแฟชั่นมากกว่า 300 ล้านเหรียญ ซึ่งถือว่ามากที่สุดสำหรับการตีพิมพ์นิตยสารเพียงเล่มเดียว
The September Issue จะเป็นการเข้าไปสำรวจโลกแฟชั่นอย่างใกล้ชิดและน่าค้นหา รวมถึงการเฝ้าของชีวิตส่วนตัวของ แอนนา วินทัวร์ และทีมงานของเธอ ในกระบวนการสร้างสิ่งที่เรียกว่า “คำภีร์ไบเบิ้ลของแฟชั่น” โดย คัตเลอร์ ได้ลงไปสำรวจถึงความงามที่ไม่เคยมีใครแตะต้องได้ของ วินทัวร์ และเปิดเผยให้เห็นถึงความหลงใหลอันยิ่งใหญ่ในหัวใจของทีมงานโว้ค
คัต เลอร์ จะพาผู้ชมบุกไปแฟชั่นวีคที่ยุโรป เผยทั้งเบื้องหน้าและเบื้องหลังของการประชุมในออฟฟิศโว้ค ที่ไม่เคยถูกเปิดเผยมาก่อนในประวัติศาสตร์ ทำให้เราเห็นถึงเสียงหัวเราะ ความเคร่งเครียด และอารมณ์ที่เหล่าพนักงานอยากจะเค้นคอ แอนนา วินทัวร์ ในวันที่เธอสั่งให้ไปถ่ายงานใหม่ก่อนปิดเล่มหนังสือเพียง 2 อาทิตย์
ผู้ กำกับ อาร์ เจ คัทเลอร์ ใช้เวลา 3 เดือน ในการตามตื้อเพื่อพิชิตใจราชินีน้ำแข็ง แอนนา วินทัวร์ ให้ยอมรับบทนำในภาพยนตร์ The September Issue หนังที่จะมาตีแผ่ความแสบความร้ายกาจของเธอแบบถึงพริกถึงขิงเรื้องนี้ได้โดย ประโยคที่จี๊ดโดนใจเธอจนยอมใจอ่อนก็คือ “ถึงไม่มีทุนสร้าง 100 ล้านเหรียญ ผมก็สร้างหนังเรื่องนี้ได้ แต่ถ้าไม่มี แอนนา วินทัวร์คงไม่มีวันสร้างหนังเรื่องนี้สำเร็จ“



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