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Title: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on March 31, 2012, 03:09:10 am
The more you look the more TM type of machines there are.

http://www.hotmixpro.com/ (http://www.hotmixpro.com/)

http://www.mcc-shop.com/epages/metropolis.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61253754/Products/HOTMIX-PRO-Twin&Locale=en_US (http://www.mcc-shop.com/epages/metropolis.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61253754/Products/HOTMIX-PRO-Twin&Locale=en_US)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2012, 03:12:33 am
It will be interesting to see what Tenina thinks of the Hot Mix as she was sent one to trial according to her Facebook page

Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on March 31, 2012, 03:18:29 am
There's a few others about too. Hot mix pro sounds interesting. The twin one even has a USB port for uploading recipes. Wow.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2012, 07:46:29 am
Hot mix pro does sound interesting. It says it goes down to -24 degrees.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: goldfish on March 31, 2012, 07:53:10 am
Love the uploading of recipes bit . . . mind boggled . .  does that mean it reads, discerns and grabs the ingredients, follows the instructions to a T . . and gets it onto the table for you?  Sounds like an episode from The Jetsons! ;D  (I'll take two, please!)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on March 31, 2012, 07:58:15 am
Lol goldfish. I like the idea of that too. :)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: Bonsai on March 31, 2012, 01:50:21 pm
The video for hotmix is focused on sauces and more sauces, didn't see a dough or a whole meal. Not sure about the minimum temp of -24, seems a bit unlikely.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: obbie on March 31, 2012, 11:44:35 pm
I'm sure the market will be flooded with copy's of TM21, in the next 12 months.


Robyn
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2012, 06:40:12 am
Perhaps my obsession with TMX will then be understood.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: mcmich on April 01, 2012, 09:36:56 am
I didn't see a price mentioned anywhere. The recipe storer would be handy.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: HotmixPRO on April 09, 2012, 10:58:13 pm
Hot mix pro does sound interesting. It says it goes down to -24 degrees.

Good Morning All, looking at my username, I am from Hotmix Australia, and am here to answer any of your questions. Just to correct cookie1. The Creative is the machine that will go down to -24 degrees. This machine will be available during the 2nd half of this year. Expected sell price will be around the $5k - $6k range + GST, at this stage the Twin is not available in Oz, only in Europe.

Pricing on the Gastro is $2395.00 + GST and the Easy $1895.00 +GST, the Gstro does have the capability to program and save recipes to the supplied SD card. This card has 250 recipes already included, these recipes also have doughs included.

Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on April 09, 2012, 11:00:50 pm
Very interesting HMP, I'm glad you could join us on the forum. I'm sure there will be heaps of question from members wanting to know more about this machine.
:)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on April 09, 2012, 11:04:25 pm
My first question is who come up with the name Gastro? Obviously not in Australia cause we all hate Gastro (with a family of 7 Gastro is my worst nightmare ;D )
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: JulieO on April 09, 2012, 11:39:51 pm
Oh the Gastro is cheaper than I thought. i don't know where I came up with $4000 then  ??? I really look forward to hearing more about this machine  :)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: HotmixPRO on April 10, 2012, 01:00:58 am
I know that the name is unfortunate, If it was up to me I would not have named the Gastro, Gastro. The manufacturers named the machine, after from what I understand after Gastronomic which the definition according to Wikipedia is "gastronomic; pertaining to all things humanly digestible."

Stewart
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on April 10, 2012, 01:06:44 am
Lol. Yes I think a different name would of been better.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: Tenina on April 10, 2012, 02:30:46 am
Hi guys,

Just wanted to weigh in on this one…LOVING the HotMix so far…doing all I had hoped and more…so watch this space. I will be putting up a few recipes on the blog soon. Essentially from a Thermomix recipe point of view there is no change in the speed/time/temp with HotMix, so that keeps it easy for me to keep supplying recipes that will work in either machine….having said that there are pluses to HotMix that I will not be able to resist adding to recipes, like being able to do toffee, honeycomb, no stirring, slow cooking, (as in up to 4 hours) etc…
I think of all the Thermal Mixers out there, clearly HotMix and Thermomix are the front runners…I also have a ThermoChef in my test kitchen, and although I have done a few things in it, I have put it away…Hot Mix however is on the bench and operational!!

Does this help?? (OH, and I have the Gastronomix…now there’s a name!)
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on April 10, 2012, 03:25:19 am
Ah someone we trust for some real true reviews of these machines. Thanks Tenina.
Keep us posted. :)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: johnro on April 10, 2012, 07:53:34 pm
How exciting for you Tenina so looking forward to reading your reviews. Thanks for bringing this to our attention Dede, the HotmixPro site provides loads of information :)  :)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: meganjane on April 11, 2012, 11:30:22 am
Gastro and Hot Mix, really bad naming!!

So, the really expensive one doesn't stir? Does the cheaper one? I'm also interested in the selling method. No one has mentioned how they are going to be sold.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: HotmixPRO on April 11, 2012, 10:59:14 pm
To Answer Meagans Question, the Gastro does stir and has multiple speeds as well as the capability to stop the blades altogether, both machines have this feature, please have a look at the speed table below.

Our selling method is via selected retailers, dealers include HISCOi n WA, Tasmanian Hotel and Catering Supplies, Chefs Hat in Melbourne, Debney Distribution in SA Ambassador Catering Equipment in QLD, and Kitchen Kapers in NSW. The Gastro is a commercial machine and as such is being distributed through our commercial dealer network.

Our experience is that most of our customer know what they want, and they purchase it. They have no need to go through a 3 hour presentation when they know what they want and know how to use the appliance

1 - 120 rpm
2 - 315 rpm
3 - 830 rpm
4 - 1780 rpm
5 - 2935 rpm
6 - 4000 rpm
7 - 5330 rpm
8 - 7140 rpm
9 - 8950 rpm
10 - 10250 rpm
TURBO - 12500 rpm
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: gertbysea on April 11, 2012, 11:52:35 pm
OMG just think what you can do with the Creative Hotmixpro. Now that is one desirable machine. The Gastro  is easily  worthy competition to the TMX and being able to buy it from a retailer is a definite bonus for knowing cooks plus the price is right. Pity about the name it begs parody.

I do envy Tenina being able to test the Gastro.

Gert

Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: dede on April 12, 2012, 12:00:40 am
Tasmanian catering and hotel supplies is only 10 minutes away from me. I should drop in and have a sticky beak (not that I would buy one) just for a look :)
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 12, 2012, 01:28:39 am
It wouldn't bother me buying a Hotmix from a retailer. What would be excellent is to also have a home demo if you request it. I am sure you are able to call the store and ask questions if you are stuck. My consultant connection existed only because she was more interested in getting parties and sales, and finding this forum has enabled me to get the best out of the machine. I often wonder what I would be cooking if I never found the forum??? If Tenina says the speeds and temps of the HMP are similar to the TM, and TC users are also on this forum, this forum could become more than just a valuable resource for users with other machines.
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: Merrilyn on April 14, 2012, 06:14:08 am
Just a brief question to Tenina about the noise factor.

Lots of folk seem to complain about Thermie's noise when cooking, especially if they have young children trying to sleep.  How noisy is the Gastro in comparison?
Title: Re: Yet more TM copy's.
Post by: DizzyGirl on April 14, 2012, 07:05:49 am
I agree CP. this forum has got me cooking things I would never have attempted without the encouragement and advice from its wonderful members. I do love the fact that TMX is sold through consultants who love and use this machine greatly.
Perhaps the gastro is more targeted at professional cooks and the catering industry and these people don't have time for a demo. I see the TMX targeted at home cooks who want to cook better quality food with ease. I love my TMX and couldn't live without it now.