I am a TMX owner/lover too. One of the best functions, for me, is that it cooks and stirs whilst I am doing other things. I know for friends with small children, that is especially helpful. It means they don't have to stand over a stove waiting for things to boil or to prevent things from burning. The kids can use it more safely too.
if I had the choice again, I would seriously consider the HotMixPro. It's the same price range as the TMX, depending on the model, but has the ability to program temperatures up to about 190o. The top model is around $3k though and I don't need those features, as much as I would like them. You don't get the same support as with a TMX though.
My Mum was adamant she wouldn't buy a TMX until she saw what it could do. She bought it interest free and uses it more than I do.
Thanks girls. I've called TMX and will organise a demo, I'm still not sure it would be the best thing for us. There is no doubt that it'd be fantastic but it's more a case of if I 'need' it when a good regular type of food processor would do iykwim.
Damn damn damn Rouge. Why did you have to go and say that????? I have been lusting after a TMX for so long but had got to the point of thinking that from everything I've read the thermochef, while not as good, would still make me a very happy camper. Everything you've said puts me back to wanting a TMX or nothing
Seriously though, thanks. I'm actually really glad you said what you did because those issues would drive me NUTS.
Cherished - I have an Odacio food processor and TBH I find it really good as food processors go (which is one of the many reasons I'm struggling to justify $2K for a TMX). It has tons of different attachments and does the job pretty well. The motor isn't that strong so I don't put too much pressure on it - wouldn't throw cold cream cheese in for example.
Lulu thanks for your recommendation, I will check them out. The new Thermochef II has a pause button so that might sway you back to the thermochef?
The TMX lady called me back so now I just need to find 2 other people to come to a demo.
In my research I've also come across the Bellini Multi Function Kitchen Machine from Target which are $399 and have been on sale at some stage for $269 I think it was so loads of people bought it and there's loads of reviews out there. No one is saying that it compares to TMX as far as quality goes but for the price (on sale... or even full price) it's a decent enough machine to consider.
I'm also liking the look of some Tefal & magimix ones.
I have a question, do most food processors come with a 'blender' attachment instead of an actual blender? We need a blender too so was looking for one that has both a bowl and blender but then I thought that the ones that don't have a separate blender probably had a blender blade anyway. I also really want one with a small bowl as well as the large bowl for pestos and dips etc. I also came across a FP that had a chip maker attachment, that sounds cool, do most of them have that ability?
Thanks again
Oh and does anyone know anything about the Vitamix? How does that differ?
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