{"id":13966,"date":"2015-05-07T13:11:22","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T17:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13966"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:19:52","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:19:52","slug":"blendtec-designer-725-the-blender-with-a-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/blendtec-designer-725-the-blender-with-a-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"Blendtec Designer 725 &#8211; the blender with a personality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As life gets more automated and robots get closer to a commonplace reality, it\u2019s not a surprise that you can now have a conversation with your blender. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blendtec.com\/blenders\/designer-725\">Blendtec Designer 725<\/a> is the first high speed blender, completely controlled and programmed by an easy to use touchscreen\u2026and it communicates\u2026sort of.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Blendtec Designer 725<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13967\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4-600x456.jpg?resize=600%2C456\" alt=\"Blendtec Designer 725\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4.jpg?resize=600%2C456&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-4.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After each blend, the touchscreen displays how many times it\u2019s been used and then usually dispenses a little message like \u201cNice job on that one\u201d or \u201cThat looks yummy.\u201d\u00a0 You\u2019re inclined to agree, because everything it does \u2013 it does really well. After a certain numbers of blends, you\u2019ll also get reward codes that you can redeem for various prizes.<\/p>\n<p>The basic unit comes with one of two full-sized blender jars:\u00a0 the WildSide+ or the FourSide. The WildSide+ jar (additional $20) features a slim 5<sup>th<\/sup> side for faster and smoother blends. (As seen in this video.) \u00a0Both come with tight fitting rubber lids.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E8sxwK2pJI4?autohide=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;mute=0&amp;controls=1&amp;fs=1&amp;loop=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;theme=dark&amp;wmode=&amp;playsinline=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hands on test<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_13968\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13968\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13968\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Blendtec\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8682.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blendtec Designer 725 ready to mix my vinaigrette<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My first experiment was making Dijon Maple Vinaigrette dressing from their \u201cBlending 101\u201d cookbook that came with the blender. Took longer to assemble all the ingredients than it did to blend it, but it tastes fabulous and I\u2019m still enjoying it with my salads every day for lunch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13969\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13969\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13969\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Blendtec\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8685.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanks Marzetti, for the used bottle. \u00a0I now can mix and keep my own thanks to Blendtec.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Any of the smoothies I\u2019ve tried have been super easy to fix and obviously tasted great.<\/p>\n<p>Even used the Twister Jar accessory to make peanut butter \u2013 from nothing more than peanuts, and a touch of salt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13970\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13970\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13970\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Just dump the peanuts in and blend.  Nothing else needed.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8688.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just dump the peanuts in and blend. Nothing else needed.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fabulous, smooth peanut butter as simple as could be.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13971\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13971\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13971\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Super creamy peanut butter.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-725-8690.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Super creamy peanut butter.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The twister jar lets you rotate the two \u201cfingers\u201d inside the jar to keep things from sticking to the sides and forces them into the blending vortex in the center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13972\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars-600x338.png?resize=600%2C338\" alt=\"Blendtec-Twister-Jars\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars.png?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars.png?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Blendtec-Twister-Jars.png?w=711&amp;ssl=1 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The twister jar comes with a \u201cspectacula\u201d, a cute name for a cleverly designed spatula that matches the contours of the twister jar.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Versatile<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This model is pretty amazing in that it can replace 12 former appliances.\u00a0 Now with one unit, you\u2019ve got at your fingertips a:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Blender<\/li>\n<li>Smoothie maker<\/li>\n<li>Whole juicer<\/li>\n<li>Food pureer<\/li>\n<li>Food processor<\/li>\n<li>Grain grinder<\/li>\n<li>Coffee grinder<\/li>\n<li>Nut grinder<\/li>\n<li>Mixer<\/li>\n<li>Ice Cream maker<\/li>\n<li>Soup maker<\/li>\n<li>Salsa maker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Advanced controls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The touch controls give you six preprogrammed blend cycles with a slider bar at the bottom for 100 speeds as you drag your finger across the bar. If those weren\u2019t enough, you also get an \u201cadd 10\u201d function to quickly add just a little more time to each blend cycle if you think you need it.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll even be notified if the blender senses any blending problems like air-pockets in your mix or overheating. An illuminated display shows remaining time as your job progresses.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Specs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3.8 peak horsepower motor<\/li>\n<li>Die-cast finish<\/li>\n<li>Colors: Stainless Steel, Gunmetal<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 7&#8243; wide x 15.5&#8243; tall x 9.25&#8243; deep<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 10.7 lbs<\/li>\n<li>15 amps, 120 volts<\/li>\n<li>8-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, check their website:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blendtec.com\/blenders\/designer-725\">http:\/\/www.blendtec.com\/blenders\/designer-725<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As life gets more automated and robots get closer to a commonplace reality, it\u2019s not a surprise that you can now have a conversation with your blender. The Blendtec Designer 725 is the first high speed blender, completely controlled and programmed by an easy to use touchscreen\u2026and it communicates\u2026sort of. Blendtec Designer 725 After each 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life gets more automated and robots get closer to a commonplace reality, it\u2019s not a surprise that you can now have a conversation with your blender. The Blendtec Designer 725 is the first high speed blender, completely controlled and programmed by an easy to use touchscreen\u2026and it communicates\u2026sort of. Blendtec Designer 725 After each blend, the touchscreen displays how many times it\u2019s been used and then usually dispenses a little message like \u201cNice job on that one\u201d or \u201cThat looks yummy.\u201d\u00a0 You\u2019re inclined to agree, because everything it does \u2013 it does really well. 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