Well, I just bought a Blendtec. I mean shit - if it can do iPhones, I'm there.
I was in Starbucks getting a cup of joe, and some lady in front of me ordered one of those vanilla bullshit frozen drinks. I watched them make it and noticed that they were using a Blendtec. That must mean something.
I'd rather spend some $$ on a unit that will last for a bit. It will probably work out to be cheaper than buying more 'disposable' ones. And it's got 3HP. Nice.