The Vitamix 5200 high-performance blender is squat, black, and rubberized, loud as a leaf blower and powerful enough to pulverize a steer. Its 2-horsepower engine approaches the strength of a lawn mower. At 11 pounds, it’s as heavy as a cannonball.
via How Vitamix Sells Pricey Blenders to Affluent, Health-Conscious Foodies – Businessweek.
