Re: 5200 v 6300 (aka the pro 500)

[Guest guest]

Hello jbag2008,I apologize for the delay in responding - I had to write to Vitamix to find out exactly how much information I am allowed to reveal - I got the go ahead to send the following: From now on, the 5200S will be the Costco "on the shelf" machine. It will run $379.99 and have the full 7-year warranty. It will come with the 64 oz. container, and will have NO cookbook (and NO coupon to be redeemed for a cookbook like the 5200C used to have). It will have the "Getting Started Guide" (which contains a few recipes in each section and shows you how to dry chop, wet chop, make ice creams, make soups, etc.) When a demonstrator does a Road Show in a Costco, they will be selling the 6300 (which is the same as the Pro 500). It will run $499.99 and will come with a new cookbook called "Savor" (I haven't seen this cookbook yet, but it is supposed to be an improvement - a few more recipes - on the Whole Foods Recipes book that used to come with the 5200). The 6300 (AKA the Pro 500) has pre-set buttons, a true variable speed control from 1 to 10, and the fan is running during all of the variable speeds (it doesn't only kick on at high like the 5200 used to). I hope this information is helpful!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Jun 23, 2012, at 9:25 AM, jbag2008 wrote:

what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

[Guest guest]

Forgot to mention - the Pro 500 has a different cookbook than the 6300. The

6300 has the " Savor " cookbook (as described below) and the Pro 500 comes with

the " Create " Cookbook:

This cookbook now comes standard with the Vita-Mix Pro 500, and includes

instructions on how to create recipes using the pre-programmed blending cycles.

Designed for easy reading, this recipe book stands like an easel but folds like

a binder, offering a convenient way to add recipes as you discover them. It is

packed with 350 full color, easy to follow, step-by-step recipes and tips from

top-rated chefs including Batali, Ani Phyo, Desantis and many more.

Your family will enjoy these recipes for years to come! The included video is a

Gourmet prep instruction class by Executive Chef Steve Schimoler, a DVD of

easy-to-follow professional techniques.

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> what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at

Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

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[Guest guest]

Hi

I am Janet and very new to this. I saw a BlendTec demo at my Costco on Sunday,

came home and did the research and ordered a Reconditioned 5200 for $329 (free

shipping) that evening. It only has the 5 year Warranty.

For the most part, I am happy with my purchase. I just received notice that it

is arriving today. How's that for fast service?!

I do wish I had known about the new in-store Costco model. For $50 more I could

have had the 7 year warranty, but I am hoping that I won't have any problems and

the extra two years of warranty will be a non-issue.

I started to follow the guidelines in Eat to Live a few weeks ago. It is going

well except hard for me to consume the recommended one pound of raw veggies per

day. I thought drinking 'em seemed much easier!

Looking forward to learning more from all of you!

~janet

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> what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at

Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Lea Ann!

I like that Costco will have an " on the shelf " model instead of having to rely

on finding the nearest roadshow. I'm sure many new to Vitamix may warm to the

idea of presets, and I see how it offers a more direct competition to Blendtec.

That said, I really don't see the need. I completely agree with your need for

control. What is going to happen in the 45ish seconds that I desperately need

to walk away from the machine for? But of course, isn't important to enough to

turn off the machine & deal with, lol. I like to watch for the consistency, the

specks, etc. When using raspberries, I blend all my fruit first and then the

greens with added water, which seems to help with the seeds. Issues like these

are more problematic rather than helpful with presets.

I do like the idea of the improved motor, and the biggest feature is the fan

being on during variable speed.

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> what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at

Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

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[Guest guest]

So, what are the differences between the Sonoma exclusive Pro 750 and

the Vita Mix Pro 500?

Thanks

Jim

P.S. sure could use a chart on good(safe) fruit seed vs. the bad fruit seeds.

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> what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at

Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

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[Guest guest]

Hello Jim,Pro 750 = new quieter motor (suspended motor design), slightly stronger motor (2.2 HP), squat 64 oz. container (with longer blades), two extra pre-set buttonsPro 500 = 2 HP motor, standard 64 oz. container (tall), pre-sets = smoothies, soups, ice creamsYou can compare them on the 's Sonoma website:http://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?activeTab=products & words=vitamix & cm_sp=OnsiteSearch-_-GlobalNav-_-Button & type-ahead-viewset=ecom

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Jul 5, 2012, at 12:11 PM, wrote:

So, what are the differences between the Sonoma exclusive Pro 750 and the Vita Mix Pro 500?

Thanks

Jim

P.S. sure could use a chart on good(safe) fruit seed vs. the bad fruit seeds.

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> what are the differences between these 2 models? a friend saw the 6300 at Costco yesterday, she said it was brand new...

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