The Optimum 8200 is a great affordable blender, able to perform many of the functions you would expect from a high-speed blender. The Optimum 8200 however does not include many of the parts that make the 9200 and 9400 models our best-selling products. It is designed purely for domestic use, does not include the automatic Torque Control available with blenders such as Vitamix or other Optimum models, and will not have the same durability or performance as the 9200 and 9400 models.

As an affordable alternative, the Optimum 8200 will definitely live up to expectations rivalling other similarly priced blenders, and is a great value-for-money blender. For a comparison between the various Optimum blender models, please click here (available in the last paragraph)

Below are some links for independent reviews of the Optimum blender:

1. -          http://www.productreview.com.au/p/optimum-9200.html
2. -          http://www.productreview.com.au/p/optimum-9400.html
3. -          http://kimmithgone.com/the-art-of-blending/
4. -          http://www.therawfoodmum.com/optimum9200-9400-9900-blender-review-2/
5. -          http://omnomally.com/2013/10/08/optimum-9200-blender-review/
6. -          http://www.healthyeah.co.nz/1/post/2013/11/optimum-9400-the-blender-review.html
7. -          http://perthrawfoodies.com.au/category/blender-reviews/
8. -          http://www.froothie.com.au/pdfFiles/2013_10_20_VitaEasyReviewFinal.pdf
9. -          http://www.productreview.com.au/p/froothie.html

Fruit smoothies - The Optimum is designed to make the best fruit smoothies in both domestic and commercial environments, crushing ice and fruits in seconds

Green smoothies - Kale, lettuce, celery, spinach, mints, cucumber, bananas or carrots, the Optimum will make sure your green smoothie is smooth and not fibrous

Grinding nuts and grains - The Optimum's 6-Blade assembly allows it to easily grind whole grains, beans, rice and kneading bread dough ready for the oven

Crushes Ice - The commercial-grade 3 Horse Power motor allows the Optimum to crush large quantities of ice in seconds, perfect for smoothies, slushies and ice cream

Nut butters - Chocolate Hazelnut, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter... you name it! The Optimum will make the most delicious preservative-free nut butters, using only one ingredient

Nut milks - Mix the nuts with some water, blend, filter, and serve for a natural dairy-free bowl of milk and cereal

Ice cream from frozen fruits - The Optimum turns your favourite fruits into a fat free, preservative free, beautiful guilt-free bowl of ice cream

Hot Soups - The same blender which can make frozen ice cream can also make steaming-hot soups from all natural ingredients in less than 10 minutes! This is achieved with the Optimum 's incredible speed allowing the blender to heat the contents through friction heat

Spreads and dips - Whether you prefer a silky-smooth hummus dip or a chunky tomato salsa, the Optimum is here to help, offering you a range of dips and spreads to choose from

Fresh Fruit Juices - The Optimum is able to easily blend whole fruits and vegetables, unpeeled and uncut, creating a healthy juice full of fibre. Best of all... nothing is wasted, so cleaning is quick and easy

Cocktails - Cocktails can be prepared shaken, stirred or blended with ice for a frozen treat in seconds

Omelettes - The same way the Optimum can make a steaming hot soup, the friction of the blades can also cook beautiful omelettes in minutes!

Food Prep - Ditch the knife! Chop and slice in seconds with your Optimum, saving time and energy for a perfect meal

Dough - After grinding flour, use the same jug to knead fresh dough ready for the oven

Dressings - Make salad dressings in seconds, full of flavour and fresh ingredients

Self-Cleaning - No need for a dishwasher, some water and soap, the Optimum cleans itself in 20 seconds

Once you make the decision to purchase a blender, whether it is an Optimum or otherwise, our relationship with you does not end there. Blenders are a unique and sophisticated appliance, and to make the most of it you must receive the appropriate advice and recommendations.

Our support team here at Froothie will always be a phone call away, Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm. We are in the process of expanding our support centre to cater for the growing demand, and our team will soon be available 7 Days a Week 9am-9pm.

For more information on what makes the Optimum blender better and more durable than most competition, click here.