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So which food processor is THE ONE to own?

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LauraIngallsWilder · 28/03/2010 21:17

Inspired bythis thread about what food processors are useful for, which one is THE ONE to own.

I want one with not too many bits that packs away small.........

Is that possible?

Thanks for any suggestions

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Katisha · 28/03/2010 21:18

Don't get one that packs away - you'll never get it back out again!

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LauraIngallsWilder · 28/03/2010 21:34

Katisha - the trouble is, the old one had loads of bits and pieces none of which slotted together, none of which could be stored inside the other bits - 20 odd bits that all had to live somewhere..............

Twas very annoying!

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MrsTriangle · 28/03/2010 21:40

oooh can I watch with interest??

PigeonPie · 28/03/2010 21:43

Well, I have had my Magimix for 17 years and it is still going strong. I have to say that even if it died tomorrow, I'd replace it with the latest one.

It's good and sturdy, can juice oranges for 20lbs of marmalade, makes fantastic cakes and even DH has started to work out how to use it!

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LauraIngallsWilder · 28/03/2010 21:45

Pigeon - A Magimix is the name I was thinking of!

Does it store well? Stack together somehow.......... I would use a food processor a lot more regularly if it wasnt masses of bits that couldnt be stored easily!

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SusieKettles · 28/03/2010 21:53

I've got the compact magimix. The machine, bowl & lid all fit together (obv) with the lid turned upside down so the feeder bit doesn't stick up for storage.

Then there's the blades, but it comes with a separate storage box for them so everything stays together. And I lose everything usually.

(Actually I've just remembered that I lost the plunger for the feeder tube several years ago so we'll gloss over that)

It's £££ and mine was a present. In all honesty I probably wouldn't have spent that much money myself. Then again, it does everything I want it too, easy to use, easy to clean, no fuss and I do believe it will last for years and years.

LowLevelWhinging · 28/03/2010 21:58

Magimix magimix magimix.

Dead sturdy so will last years longer than a Kenwood for example.

PigeonPie · 28/03/2010 22:05

Mine is pretty old and the container for the bits is a thing which went in a drawer (but which doesn't - far too dangerous in my house!), but I think that all the bits now fit in a box which keeps them tidy and safe.

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LauraIngallsWilder · 28/03/2010 22:08

Cheers both - so magimix is THE ONE

A quick look on Amazon suggests there are several different magimix to choose from...............

There appears to be the 3200compact, the 4200 and the 5200 all in a variety of finishes - is it all down to the price, or is there some magic difference?

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PigeonPie · 28/03/2010 22:13

Price and size. I'd advise get the largest you can afford. I think that mine is the middle size one, but I'd go for the largest one if I could next time. I might also get an additional big bowl if I had the place to store it. My Ma has two bowls and it means when she's on a mega baking day that she can do two lots of things before having to wash it up!

But actually - go to John Lewis and they'll give you all the advise you need!

SusieKettles · 28/03/2010 22:16

I think the difference is in bowl size. The compact is big enough for what I use it for but if you were wanting to make a lot of something you might not want the hassle of emptying it half way through.

You probably get more accessories as standard as you go up the range too.

Have a look on here as it lists all the bits you can get and what comes as standard with which model.

ooosabeauta · 28/03/2010 22:25

Magimix for sure. My mum got me mine for my 21st bday and still goes strong, and she's had hers for about 20 years. Mine has a nice rectangular box which flips open, holding all the disks and blades. Also very easy to get spares if you lose any. So sturdy and mixes bread dough for the first stage wonderfully. I trust that brand completely. We were given a Kenwood processor as a present a year ago- I gave it to my brother, but have to say it's flimsy in comparison.

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LauraIngallsWilder · 28/03/2010 22:26

Ooh thanks for that advice both and the link

Going to have a look at them is a good idea, as is going to JL - pity the nearest one is miles away! Ill put visiting JL on my visiting wish list

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ooosabeauta · 28/03/2010 22:41

Have just measured my Magimix 5100 in case it helps you picture the sizes

Is 24cm (9 and a half ins) wide, and 41cm (16ish ins) high from bottom of base to top of funnel on lid.

Right, off to bed on that bizarre note!

yummumto3girls · 28/03/2010 23:38

I have finally invested in my first Magimix after wanting one for years. Costs lots but I don't plan on ever having to buy one again!!! Fantastic so easy. I have the 4200, has 3 bowls. Great for soups, cakes and baby food. Beware though it is really heavy so better if you can leave it out although I don't have room.

Chil1234 · 30/03/2010 14:16

Definitely Magimix and the tip is to go for the most powerful motor you can afford. A 6000w motor will not burn out as quickly as a 2000w one, so the machine will last longer.

chopstheduck · 30/03/2010 14:21

I've got the compact and was a bit worried about size when it actually arrived but it's been absolutely fine.

The only bad thing I would say about it is that it is impossible to use one of the smaller bowls without getting the big bowl dirty at the same time, which is a bit annoying. But it is a fab processor. I wore two out before investing in the magimix, it is far mroe solid. Food seems to taste better from it too, jsut because it is properly processed and not roughly chopped.

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LauraIngallsWilder · 30/03/2010 16:07

Thanks all - I am confused by the point of the small medium and large bowls!

If, you have to use the small bowl inside the larger bowl, which then makes both dirty what is the point of the small bowl - why not just go for the large bowl in the first place?

I can see myself buying one and then promptly chucking the small and medium bowl...........

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SoupDragon · 30/03/2010 16:10

I've got a Dualit one that has 3 nesting bowls. I use the small one a lot for quickly chopping vegetables and it doesn't get the others dirty. It sits on the worktop looking lovely all the time so I actually use it.

chopstheduck · 30/03/2010 16:14

well I still use the small bowl for very small quantities cos I'm not sure how well they would process rattling around a big bowl. I don't use the medium one at all, I must admit.

taffetacat · 30/03/2010 17:56

I have a big normal one and a mini chopper which I use every week. Its much less cumbersome and good for pesto, breadcrumbs and smaller things.

SuziKettles · 30/03/2010 18:25

I'm not entirely sure of the point of the medium sized bowl tbh. It's virtually the same size as the large bowl, just slightly smaller so that it nests inside it.

I suppose it means you could process two different things without having to wash out the bowl inbetween.

The small bowl though is very handy. I've never found that it gets the large bowl dirty when using it. It means you can process small amounts that probably wouldn't work in the bigger bowl - less washing up anyway.

chopstheduck · 31/03/2010 17:18

suzikettles - what am I doing wrong?!

Made a paste today in the small bowl and got tumericy water in the med and the large bowl so had to wash all three

SuziKettles · 31/03/2010 19:28

I don't think you have to have the medium bowl in when you're using the small bowl . Maybe that's the problem?

Mines a few years old though so might be constructed slighly differently. I just put the large bowl on and then the small bowl fits over the spindle and sits inside the large bowl.

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