<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Dear Listmates: I was at a home show a while back and saw two mixing/blending/juicing machines, the K-Tec and the Vita-Mix machines. The K-Tec carries an eight-year warranty and the Vita-Mix carries a seven-year warranty. They both do a myriad of operations. I just couldn't make up my mind and have decided to defer to the *experts*! Has anyone out there experienced both and can express a preference? Or, if you just can tell me about your particular machine, its attributes, any complaints, etc., I'd really appreciate it! Thanks gobs! Cecilia Vohl [log in to unmask]