This new line of blenders from Blendtec really earns its “Designer Series” label! Featuring a capacitive touch interface (a sleek, touch–screen design like you see on the latest smart phones), there are no knobs or buttons on this blender—just the touch screen, featuring tons of pre–programed blending options. One of the most powerful blenders on the market, the Blendtec can be used as a grain mill (to turn brown rice into rice flour, for instance), a whole foods juicer (liquefying whole foods, including the pulp, to make thicker–style juices), a bread mixer, meat grinder, ice cream maker…the list goes on! And it comes inyour choice of red, black or cream–colored bases—this is truly commercial quality, right in your own home! • Josh Dwinell (Housewares)