There are so many models that I got overwhelmed at Amazon reviews. I was hoping someone had a recent model that they recommend.
I'd like to use it for the things you mentioned, as well as using the jar sealing attachment to try to keep fragile produce fresh (raspberries) plus I read a blog where the woman jars lettuce and seals it and it keeps for about 2 weeks with her still feeling like she could eat it.
I just don't want to buy something I use for 3 months then hide on a top shelf somewhere.