What's the difference between a slow masticator vs. a juice extractor?

Slow masticator - less mess, slightly better yield (especially on leafy greens), more expensive, 1-2 more days of juice shelf life (less oxidation). Juice extractor - cheaper and significantly faster extraction. Considering that many people give up juicing after the first weeks or month, faster extraction should be a consideration.

Does it have any plastic parts in the areas where fruit / veg can come in contact with? Or are these parts all metal? Thnks in Adv.

All of the internal pieces that do the work are metal (with some metal-based mesh). The only plastic piece is "smoothie" attachment, which I've, honestly, never used - as I'm a much bigger fan of just plain and simple fresh-pressed juice. But I love this machine. It's durable. Clean up is quick and easy. And the juice that gets extracted is so tasty! I highly recommend this product.

ikon vs juice fountain

I think I get your question. In some online stores (e.g. Bed Bath & Beyond/BBB) this product is advertised as the "Breville® Ikon Multi-Speed Juice Fountain" while on Amazon it's listed as the "Breville BJE510XL Juice Fountain Multi-Speed 900-Watt Juicer". In my opinion, I think they're identical products; however, see some notes on similarities/differences below.Similarities (as of 05/01/14 - May 1st):1) model # for the Ikon sold on BBB is "BJE510XL" (same model # as the Amazon Breville product)2) Product specs/main features (i.e. power, feed tube size, variable speed range & levels, LCD display) are similar, specifically:900 watts, 3" circular feed tube, 5-speed range (from 6,500 - 12,500 RPMS), LCD display (called "backlit control panel" on Amazon's Breville BJE510XL ad), stainless steel body.3) Accessories are similar (juice jug with froth separator, detachable spout, easy clean brush)4) 1-year limited warranty5) Dishwasher-safe accessoriesWebsite Differences (as of 05/01/14 - May 1st):1) Dimension: 12 3/4" W x 7" D x 16" H (BBB's Breville Ikon) vs. 16-4/5 by 15-1/2 by 10-1/4 inches (Amazon's Breville BJE510XL)2) Recipes: advertized as being included in the accessories for BBB's Breville Ikon but don't see this on Amazon's Breville BJE510XL3) Juice Jug: I litre (on BBB's Ikon) vs. 1.2 litres (on Amazon's BJE510XL)Don't know if the differences are valid or mere misrepresentations; would advice to call the Breville customer service line. Hope this helps.website links:BBB - http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/breville-reg-ikon-multi-speed-juice-fountain/1014770267 Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BJE510XL-Fountain-Multi-Speed-900-Watt/dp/B000QBFFU8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398953304&sr=8-1&keywords=Breville%C2%AE+Ikon+Multi-Speed+Juice+Fountain

Do you have to switch blades from a hard to soft fruit/ veggie if the recipe calls for both types? I would think it would be a hassle if you have to.

No, I don't change the blade. I've found that the machine is so efficient that I can juice an orange with harder veggies and the juice is terrific! The pulp shows how well it's working.

Blade Material	Titanium
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Material	Stainless Steel
Capacity	1.2 Liters
Item Weight	5.2 Kilograms
Item Dimensions D x W x H	13"D x 12.5"W x 11.5"H
Finish Type	Polished
Color	Stainless Steel
Voltage	120 Volts
Power Source	Corded Electric
Number of Speeds	5
Controller Type	Button
Maximum Power	900 Watts
Wattage	900 watts
Special Features	Portable

BrevilleBJE510XL Juice Fountain Multi-Speed 900-Watt Juicer (Old Model - Discontinued)

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