I am trying to decide between this or Ninja Mega Kitchen System (BL772). Has anyone tried both? Does either truly have food processing capabilities?
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I've never tried the Ninja Mega Kitchrn System, but I've own a Ninja in the past. The Blendtec was a replacement for my dead Ninja... The blend tech is a far better appliance.
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Yes. I had the Nutribullet for a year and a half when it stopped working Happily, I had a two-year warranty on it, so when I received my $99 rebate from the warranty, I sprung for an extra $50 to purchase the Ninja kitchen system that works incredibly well. I LOVE my Ninja, and would never buy anything else. I was able to sell my blender and my juicer, which are no longer needed.
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I always used an emersion blender (sp?) for the fastest results making baby food....used it through 2 children and loved it!!!!!Zap zap, then its done, fast clean up along with fast puree for the babies!!!! alot easier to use and clean then having to use a bigger food processor...but this food processor I love...
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I had an Oster blender that lasted a few years (only 2 because it was dropped and broken) but it made smoothies like a dream. Also, blended up flax seeds/dry rice/oats/etc. to make various flours within a minute. I got a Ninja Professional BL500 and was sorely disappointed as, like the other reviewer said, the smoothies were chunky and gross. Also, with the 6-blade thing its hard to fit anything in it to blend! My husband is currently returning it and I am looking for another lower-than-Blendtec or VitaMix-priced blender. Tempted to try Kitchenaid or Oster this time...hmm...
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No it does not, only the large blender, which I like better. I bought a Magic Bullett with all the attachments, too many things to store and clean. Plus you can only make a small glass at a time. I took it back. My son said make sure you get a Ninja. So I did and glad I bought the black one. You can make as little or as much as you want and only have to clean one item. Hope this helps.
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I bought a Ninja Kitchen System 1200..terrible for green smoothies. After 10 mins on high, there is still large chunks in the liquid. I would not recommend it.
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We returned our Ninja. Due to the square design food would build up in the corners of the blender container and would not get chopped or blended.
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I haven't used the Pampered Chef, but my Norpro works like a charm. I have even peeled potatoes! I agree that it works very well, without a glitch and processes lots of apples in short order!
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I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with... » Read More I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. « Show Less
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This Ninja is better, I've used both!! This can make up to 46? oz., as opposed to the 18 oz. the nurtribullet capacity. Ninja is much better. I adore this blender, processor. I'll never go to another brand. Grinds up everything. Has worked wonderfully! I make soothies every day with everything inside of them. The nutriB was ok but this is more functional!
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I am just researching to choose which to buy, so I haven't used it, but I came across a Consumer Report on the NutriBullet and they said the new model had blades crack and break off when crushing ice. This is a huge safety concern, as you drink directly from the container and would never see a small piece of blade until you drink it. They did say the old models didn't have that problem. They recommended the Nutri Ninja instead, for safety and reliability.
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Unfortunately I can only speak to the Nomiku. It is very well engineered..... And that's coming from a design Engineer! Very well thought out. It accepts all variety of pots, pans, even buckets. The power supply has a built in fan. I absolutely love it and use it every week. BUT the other device you mentioned is 33% cheaper! Although it doesn't appear to be as flexible as far as accommodating various sizes of pot and pans. I hope this is helpful.
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No comparison The Ninja 3 in 1 does much more .... It has a stove top setting as well as slowcook.... let
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Check out the "Ninja 3-in-1 Cooking System Recipes" facebook page. I have learned so many ways to use my Ninja, it will give you an idea of the endless possibilities. I have cut the use of my stove and oven by 90% and is much more economical and energy efficient to use.
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Hi Taylor, off the bat, I say to figure what you'll need your machine for, and check the features of each to see which meets your need. I found the following article The Sweet Home website that helped me decide the best model for me: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-food-processor/ . Also, check out the food processor reviews at Cooks Illustrated website (the site's subscription based, so you may need to find someone with a subscription or hard copy if you don't have one already) I settled on the Custom, because considering what I'll use it for and how often I might use it, the basic, no-frills model is best for me; also, I'm not spending extra for bells and whistles. Hope this helps!
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The customer service number for ninja kitchen is 1-877-646-5288. Mine came with an instruction pamphlet, inspiration guide, as well as a recipe book. Best of luck!
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This Ninja seems to handle everything - just remember you can't put in a whole apple etc. May have to cut your vegetable in smaller pieces especially for the single serve containers. I love grinding flax seed in the Ninja as well as making homemade peanut butter.