Does anyone own a Breville blender?

[kaygee1]

I am in love with it; specifically, the die cast one. It just looks so darn sexy! :D Does anyone own one? May I ask for some feedback/reviews?
Thanks!

Edit: Be back in an hour. NFNS coming on! :D :D

[Beth]

I have one -- it's not the top of the line but the one below it. My DH actually bought the top one before I'd had a chance to check them out. When I read some reviews, I found the less expensive one had better reviews, so we went with it. It is also just a tad shorter and fit in my cabinet without reworking the shelving placement. :) It works really well, which is reason enough to be happy with it, but it is also so much quieter than our old blender! The guys (DH and sons) bought it and I was less than thrilled, especially since it was so expensive. Once we saved $100 (still not cheap though) and put it to work, I became a believer.

[Canice]

Oh, sheesh, I just deleted my response because I realized it's the Breville JUICER the s.o. is so in love with. He has the blender, too, but apparently is more smittin' with the juicer. I'll ask tomorrow how he likes the blender (I may be in the market for a new one myself!).

[kaygee1]

Thanks, ladies!
Beth, I'll take a lookie at the Ikon. I just happened to click on the die cast one 'cause it was the first one.
Canice, yes - please lemme know what he thinks! So the juicer's good too, huh? Hmmm....... :p

[Jazzmatazz49]

I got the Breville die cast for a little over $100 from Woot. It is a great blender and is my favorite Woot loot so far. It turns ice into powder if that's what you want. It has some nice design details as well, like a little finger slot in the plug to discourage unplugging it by yanking on the cord.