Quote Originally Posted by LBC-83 View Post
I assume a 'regular' blender could get the job done?
I wouldn't personally use a regular blender unless A) you like things kinda chunky and B) you want to keep buying blenders, as smoothie making will burn them up pretty fast.

I ditched my 300 watt Oster for a 1200 watt vitamix ($400). If that doesn't fit the budget, then the 1000 watt ninja is probably the best of the ~$100ish range.