Which one would you buy? Bodum Bistro electric mixer or Hamilton Beach Electrics All-Metal Stand Mixer? I am currently trying to decide between these two mixers. I am totally confused. If anyone can provide some feedback, I would really appreciate it.Currently, they are both at the same price point. One is obviously all metal, while BODUM is plastic case. I am not sure which one I should go for. Not really planning on very heavy use. Just once in a while decent sized batches of cookies and pizza dough.Thanks in advance. Which one would you buy? Bodum Bistro electric mixer or Hamilton Beach Electrics All-Metal Stand Mixer? I am currently trying to decide between these two mixers. I am totally confused.... » Read More Which one would you buy? Bodum Bistro electric mixer or Hamilton Beach Electrics All-Metal Stand Mixer? I am currently trying to decide between these two mixers. I am totally confused. If anyone can provide some feedback, I would really appreciate it.Currently, they are both at the same price point. One is obviously all metal, while BODUM is plastic case. I am not sure which one I should go for. Not really planning on very heavy use. Just once in a while decent sized batches of cookies and pizza dough.Thanks in advance. « Show Less
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Personally, if I had the choice between two that were the same price, I would go with the metal case, rather than the plastic. Even if you only plan to use it occasionally you want it to last at least a little while. And if have to have it serviced you have a better chance of finding someone to service the Hamilton Beach rather than the Bodum.
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Impossible to correctly answer this without knowing which HB model you are comparing the Bodum. Plastic case on parts of the exterior is not concerning. You need to look at the interior of the Bodum. No plastic gears, but can't say the same about some HB models.
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This is a 700 watt motor, and is usually priced at $500!!!! Very comparable to kitchen aid. The HB only has a 350 watt motor. This one is very hi tech. I has 2 seperate motors. 1 that runs the beaters (mixes the stiffest dough-no problem. The other motor runs the bowl turner. GO FOR THIS ONE DEFINITELY!!!!
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I would go with the Hamilton-Beach mixer. This one is very loud and I don't think that it would last very long.
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Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like... » Read More Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf « Show Less
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We went for the 840 Infuser, I read a lot of reviews and having a stand alone grinder of good quality is better all round than having one in the machine.I'm sorry to say I haven't found a grinder that I like, so I grind in the store with a professional grinder, I'm not prepared to pay for a professional grinder (yet).Plus the infuser is idiot proof and it makes great coffee, time after time. I do feel it needs cleaning more often than our last Breville but I'm ok with that.
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Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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Typically you need a standing mixer for thick doughs. I use the Kitchen Aid standing mixer. It is a monster and can handle anything. I use this hand mixer for fast and easy recipes. I bought this hand mixer because my daughter needed one so I got 2. One for me as well. The reason I bought me one too is because I have a Hamilton Beach hand mixer that I have had for at least 20 years now and is still works perfect but I liked the beater storage on this one and needed new beaters. Me and my 4 yr old granddaughter made Christmas cookies and pies. It worked perfect for us.
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00?I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought.Have not used my regular stove oven since.The convection feature is great.Pizza is the best.Pies are wonderfulCookies are even better.VERY PLEASED.
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I can't say for sure which mixer is better but I have had excellent results from the Yamaha MG16XU. It has worked flawlessly and we have even had some gigs where it rained and the board got wet and the table it was on blown over. I just wiped it down, let it dry out, and it is back in business. I think the Yamaha rocks!
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I have this Dutch Oven and a similar Le Creuset. On gas ranges I prefer cast iron. For electric ranges I prefer this one in stainless. I'm buying another because I'm now cooking on electric and I'm no longer seeing them at Marshals. Just the inferior ones with welded on bottoms. Cast iron takes too long to heat on electric.
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I purchased the Waring Pro TCO600 1500-Watt 6-Slice Convection Toaster OvenSells for $79.99 on Amazon - I bought it at Best Buy since I wanted to see it up close. Love it. It meets all my "health" requirements, and it's not that expensive.
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I know quite a few people have said some negative things about this mixer, but my friend has this mixer and uses it daily and has never had a problem with it. I just ordered one myself. If you check Breville's site it will give you the specs about the volts. there site is very informative. If you can't find the info there call customer service. They do answer the phone and are very helpful. this is a work horse. My friend makes bread daily and sugar free cakes for her diabetic children and father. Can't wait to get mine since I have the same plans for it. She has never had overheating or smoking problems and like I said she uses it daily for hours. Sometimes problems with a machine are due to the operator not the appliance. My Kitchen Aid Pro went back 10 different times.
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If you are just wanting a mixer that makes smaller batches of bread, cookies, cakes, etc. then the residential model is the way to go. I purchased my commercial mixer in April and I am loving it. It is a bigger mixer and can handle larger batches of bread dough. I can attest that it makes wonderful bread. I don't have to hand knead anymore!
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I just saw a dehydrator on ebay with stainless steel shelves for $269 with free shipping. It is STX DEHYDRA 1200W - XLS 10 TRAY COMMERCIAL 100% STAINLESS FOOD DEHYDRATOR. I think they are on there quite frequently. I, too, am looking for a good dehydrator, and the reviews on this Amazon one are the best I have seen. I have seen a lot of review on the ones with stainless steel trays and they apparently are NOISY. I have a small house and don't want a ton of noise, which is one of the reasons this one on Amazon appealed to me, but the plastic trays are a definite drawback. I think I will keep looking a bit longer, but I may end up going with this one, plastic or not. :-)
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The microwave works perfectly on "shore" power and is currently working on a 1000w Modified Square Wave inverter. It's noisy and takes longer to cook, but other than that it's fine. I've been using microwave ovens on msw inverters for over 20 years and haven't had one fail yet. I spent 1 month in Alaska with this setup and used the microwave multiple times per day without a problem. I believe the 1000 watt msw inverter is able to run the microwave where the pure sine wave will not is due to the "surge capacity" of the msw. Both inverters are drawing about 100 amps at the 12v source. This means a cheap 600 or 700 watt Wal-Mart microwave is actually drawing 1200 watts, allowing for inefficiency in the inverter. I've owned lots of inverters and there is a HUGE difference in what they can actually run. Pure sine wave inverters all seem to be overrated. I have two 1500 watt msw inverters right now. One is a Cobra and the other is branded, "Trisonic". The weird, never-heard-of Chinese brand, "Trisonic" will run my worm drive skill saw, and the Cobra immediately shuts down with an overload condition. Sorry I went on for so long, but I hope this is helpful to someone.
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Hello Baker.... so far I've only been playing with a really great single pedal, so I haven't hooked up my double pedal to the kit yet. But, according to this link ----- Alesis DM10X Kit Premium Six-Piece Professional Electronic Drum Set ......... there doesn't seem to be a problem with using a double pedal either. I can tell you this.... the responsiveness of each drum head is superb, as well as the delicacy of each drum stroke. Therefore, I believe you will love the feedback of pedal response, even if there are two beaters sharing the same bass drum head. Hope this helps... Sincerely, Bob Hello Baker.... so far I've only been playing with a really great single pedal, so I haven't hooked up my double pedal to the kit yet. But, according to this link ----- Alesis DM10X Kit Premium Six-Piece Professional Electronic Drum Set ......... there doesn't seem to be a problem with using a double pedal either. I can tell you this.... the responsiveness of each drum head is superb, as well as the delicacy of each drum stroke. Therefore, I believe you will love the feedback of pedal response, even if there are two beaters sharing... » Read More Hello Baker.... so far I've only been playing with a really great single pedal, so I haven't hooked up my double pedal to the kit yet. But, according to this link ----- Alesis DM10X Kit Premium Six-Piece Professional Electronic Drum Set ......... there doesn't seem to be a problem with using a double pedal either. I can tell you this.... the responsiveness of each drum head is superb, as well as the delicacy of each drum stroke. Therefore, I believe you will love the feedback of pedal response, even if there are two beaters sharing the same bass drum head. Hope this helps... Sincerely, Bob « Show Less
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I just want to warn you to not buy this stand mixer. It's made really cheap. the one I bought lasted about a year with light use, the motor failed. I recommend KitchenAid.
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Thank you so much for the Overstock info. Your kindness made it possible for me to order this mixer, which I've been eyeing for 2 months. I am 60 and this will be my first stand mixer. Look out world!
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My take:The two grinder dishes are made of steel.The blade is made of steel.The shaft, probably of steel and aluminum.The over all case is aluminum.I have full confidence the grinder will hold up heavy use.Aluminum versus steel is no issue as far as I know now.Plastic versus Chefs Choice metal is a no brainer for me. Go for the metal. Go for Chefs Choice.