4/11/2011

B&D 12 CUP COFFEEMAKER PRGRMBL. LCD DISPLAY Review

BandD 12 CUP COFFEEMAKER PRGRMBL. LCD DISPLAYPurchased to replace a Mr. Coffee that finally gave up the ghost.Had comparable features like auto brew timer and auto shut off.Will be replacing it soon with another Mr Coffee. When you pour the first and second cups you can expect to make a mess with the dribble carafe. It is difficult to fill the coffee maker with water without making another mess. I dont know why they added a splash bar across the fill area but it does make filling it with water a challenge.On the positive side the brew timer and suto shut off work well and it makes coffee as you would expect. The big down side is that useability is lacking.

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Loaded with features, this Black & Decker 12-cup coffeemaker makes brewing and enjoying fresh coffee a breeze. The programmable clock-timer with auto shutoff lets you set your own brew time. An interrupt feature allows you to grab a cup while coffee is still brewing, while the "Keep Hot" plate maintains your coffee's temperature for serving. Features Include:Sneak-a-Cup interrupt feature lets you pour a cup before brewing is done Programmable clock-timer for freshly brewed coffee whenever you like Nonstick "Keep Hot" plate maintains coffee temperature for serving Flip-up reservoir cover for easy filling Reservoir window has easy to read cup level markings Removable brew basket makes cleanup quick and easy

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4/10/2011

Melitta Ready Set Joe Travel Mug Coffeemaker Review

Melitta Ready Set Joe Travel Mug CoffeemakerThe Brew Cone is wonderful...mmmm...freshly brewed coffee for every cup.
The Travel Mug is another story all-together. The seal on the lid is tenative at best.Mostly leakes coffee with every sip.I won't use the lid anymore.Otherwise it's a pretty mug.

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For clean, clear, flavorful brew in about 4 minutes, the manual drip can't be beat. Near-boiling water is poured in a circular motion over grounds in a cone style filter-this creates turbulence, evenly soaking and distributing the grounds. Coffee then drips through a paper filter that traps sediment and oils.

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4/09/2011

Toastmaster TCM14B 14-Cup Coffeemaker, Black Review

Toastmaster TCM14B 14-Cup Coffeemaker, BlackI would like to second the other reviewer's comments about weak coffee by adding that if I tried to make more than eight cups with mine, the water would overflow the container holding the coffee grounds, spilling them into the coffee itself and blocking the dispenser. Result: 6 cups of ground-filled weak coffee. I wish I hadn't lost my receipt. I'd be embarrassed to manufacture a product like this.

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Toastmaster 14 cup coffee maker in Black with pause and pour feature

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4/08/2011

DeLonghi 12-Cup Digital Programmable Drip Coffeemakers Review

DeLonghi  12-Cup Digital Programmable Drip CoffeemakersAt this price level, most coffee makers are terrible.This Delonghi model seems to be one of the rare exceptions.I've had it for over a week now and I'm very pleased with it.

The Good:

-Well designed carafe.When you pour a cup of coffee, it doesn't spill everywhere like some makers I've used in the past.Additionally, it's proven easy to clean

-Fairly solid design.While not bullet proof, the maker as a whole seems sturdy, with one small exception (see below)

-The "Aroma" setting is AWESOME.I've owned many coffee makers in the past and it always takes quite a bit of grounds to brew a pot that's strong enough for me (I like my coffee almost espresso strength).Not with the Delonghi!just put in the grounds, pour in the water, hit "start", then hit the "aroma" button and in 15 minutes you've got yourself coffee that's (at least) twice as strong as coffee from a regular maker

The Bad:

There are only two problems I've had with this maker (and I must stress that they are very MINOR)

-When fully open, the tray for the filter does not quite clear the top of the maker.As a result, you have to tilt the filter and mess with it a bit to get it free of the machine.Additionally, the filter is sometimes a little tricky to get back in, but once you figure out the trick to it it's a bit easier

-The spring that holds the "pause and serve" lever in place seems cheap and looks like it would be easy to break (it hasn't broken yet, so this is just an assumption).This isn't a really big issue for me as I never use this feature, but I know that some people do.On the plus side, the spring is easily accessible, so if it ever did break or come loose, then it would probably be easy to put it back in or replace altogether

Despite these minor problems, the Delonghi coffee maker performs like a champ (indeed good enough to still earn a 5 star rating in my eyes).The good far outweighs the bad, and I'd recommend this maker to anyone who just wants a simple, well-made machine for a decent price.

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DeLonghi DC59TB 12-cup capacity Drip Coffee Maker has a digital programmable timer with a 2-hour auto shut off so you can wake up to fresh brewed coffee every morning. It has a shower head design to help extract your coffee's full natural flavor by allowing water to completely saturate all coffee grounds. This Drip Coffee Maker has a swing-away filter basket with a permanent gold-tone filter. Product also has a pause and serve function, non-stick warming plate, water level indicator and cord storage.

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4/07/2011

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Review

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machinevery good machine. if you don't invest in, or already have, a good coffee grinder, you might have to work with the local grocer or starbucks to get a grind that is perfect (i use starbucks).i've had my machine almost two years. it is solid quality construction, and it pulls a perfect shot every single time. the steamer is much faster than my last machine and doesn't loose power after the first pitcher of foam.

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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine FeaturesSpecificationsRancilio Silvia Espresso Machine The Rancilio Silvia is making the news as one the best single boiler machines in production. Like more commercial brand machines, its all in the brass facts. Brass boiler, brass lines and chromed brass brewing head all help to maintain temperature and heat distribution for the perfect espresso.The Silvia will deliver consistently fine espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more, just with the touch of a button. Its beautiful to behold and simple to use. Youll be making your favorite espresso to the raves of family and friends. This is a quality machine at a terrific price.Simple to Use Controls - Push the large central power button and an orange light comes on and stays on until the Silvia is at operating temperature for espresso, steam or hot water. Three more professional grade rocker switches now let you chose which one of those options you want. Top is for espresso, the middle for hot water and the bottom one is for steam.Flip the espresso button and that rich, hot liquid will start to flow. Switch it off when you have the amount you want. For hot water, simply flip the middle switch open the steam valve knob and hot water gushes from the steam wand. For lattes and cappuccinos, flip the bottom steam button. When the orange light goes off, open the steam valve and start frothing milk.Milk Frothing and Hot Water - The Rancilio Silvia features a straightforward chrome plated steam wand that delivers plenty of ready steam for milk foam. In 1.5 minutes the Silvia will have enough milk to make the average sized latte up to temperature. Simply put, the Silvia out performs almost every espresso machine under $500 in the steaming and frothing race!The steam wand also doubles as the outlet for hot water. Simply press the hot water button and hot water will be dispensed for making beverages such as the popular Americano or tea.Quality Brewing Group - The grouphead (or the component that

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4/06/2011

Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart DCC-1200FR Brew Central 12-Cup Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless Steel Review

Factory-Reconditioned Cuisinart DCC-1200FR Brew Central 12-Cup Coffeemaker, Brushed Stainless SteelWould I buy this coffee maker for the full price of the new model? Probably not. But the reconditioned one is a great value.
It looks great, as is apparent from the photo. Keep in mind, though, that as a reconditioned unit, it may have some minor blemishes to its appearance. Mine, for example, has a very small dent in the stainless steel on its left side. It's not noticable unless you're looking for it, and that alone wouldn't keep me from recommending this coffee maker. (Also, as previous reviewers have noted, this model does NOT come with a permanent filter like the new model does.)
What's a little iffier about it, though, are a couple strange design issues that affect usability.
Every coffee maker I've ever owned has had a flip-top carafe--but not this one. You have to physically remove the lid to pour water into the carafe--a minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless.
You need the carafe to measure water, because there's no water-level indicator on the coffee maker itself. Additionally, the water filter takes up a lot of the space under the lid, meaning that there's a relatively small space to pour the water into from the carafe. It's enough room that someone without any mobility problems shouldn't have any issues getting the water in, but it takes a little getting used to.
Overall, I'd recommend the reconditioned model of the Brew Central. It's not so great that I'd replace it with another one of the same model if it became unusable, but good enough that I'm glad to have it on the counter.

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Introducing an evolutionary new look in coffeemakers. The Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker makes a bold statement with a brushed stainless steel finish and an elegant tech-industrial design. Programmable from start to finish, with a variable heater plate for temperature control, it's the ideal coffeemaker for today's demanding consumer. It even tells you when it's time to decalcify. Cuisinart quality, performance and convenience -- now in new state-of-the-art packaging.Features:Classic Design12-Cup Glass CarafeLCD Clock and 24-hour Programmable TimerAdjustable Keep-warm Temperature ControlTime-to-clean MonitorBrew Pause FeatureCharcoal Water Filter0-4-hour Automatic Shutoff1-4 Cup Setting"Brewing Complete" Audible BeepCord StorageInstruction Book

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