KitchenAid, maker of the iconic stand mixer and other stylish, hardworking countertop essentials, is introducing a personal coffee maker to its newly-updated premium coffee collection. Engineered to brew great tasting coffee in a compact unit, the latest model joins a new generation of premium full-size coffee makers designed to satisfy even the most discriminating coffee drinkers. "Our new personal coffee makers deliver big flavor in a compact design," said Beth Robinson, senior brand manager of KitchenAid. "And those who want more than a small cup to start their day will appreciate their generous 20-oz. capacity." For improved coffee extraction and taste, the new compact models include a heating element positioned vertically near the brew head to provide hotter, more consistent water temperature. A removable, top load water tank allows for easy filling from any angle, while a uniquely designed carafe lid quickly transforms the carafe into a travel mug.

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CRAP

[Ed Pawlowski]

CRAP

Need more details.

OTOH, Krups = Krap.
My two year old, $400 espresso/coffee machine is now a paperweight.
The electronics died and Krups has no spare parts. They offered a $10
rebate on a new machine.

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Post by Ed Pawlowski

CRAP

Need more details.
OTOH, Krups = Krap.
My two year old, $400 espresso/coffee machine is now a paperweight.
The electronics died and Krups has no spare parts.  They offered a $10
rebate on a new machine.

example? their "proline" grinder
example? their "proline" espresso machine terribly made by
gaggia . . .

kraps, kitchencrap, deshorti

all crap.

[Steve Ackman]

Post by Ed Pawlowski
Need more details.
OTOH, Krups = Krap.
My two year old, $400 espresso/coffee machine is now a paperweight.
The electronics died and Krups has no spare parts. They offered a $10
rebate on a new machine.

Brand names are largely meaningless these days as
they get bought and sold like commodities.

As the "iconic" name for stand mixers, KitchenAid
was well respected, (when built by Hobart, IIRC) and
then when sold, started using nylon gears. "Quieter"
didn't make up for "strips easier than an exotic
dancer" and "assembled in USA" didn't evoke nearly as
many patriotic knee-jerk customers as corporate had
hoped. Ooops! They realized the error (unusual enough
to merit its own story these days!) and went back to
metal gears... possibly too late to undo the damage
to the brand.

I bought the more powerful, larger capacity,
less expensive Cuisinart SM-55 with auto-shutoff and
metal gears. Electronic controls on something as basic
as a mixer may be overkill (albeit appreciated), but
all factors considered, KitchenAid didn't even merit a
second look. (Breville BEM800XL was the other on the
short list.)

The days when you could tell *anything* about a
product from the reputation of its badge are pretty
much gone. These days you have to research each and
every model you might be interested in. I wouldn't
even venture to form an opinion on a model not yet
released.

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Post by Ed Pawlowski
Need more details.
OTOH, Krups = Krap.
My two year old, $400 espresso/coffee machine is now a paperweight.
The electronics died and Krups has no spare parts.  They offered a $10
rebate on a new machine.

  Brand names are largely meaningless these days as
they get bought and sold like commodities.
 As the "iconic" name for stand mixers, KitchenAid
was well respected, (when built by Hobart, IIRC) and
then when sold, started using nylon gears.  "Quieter"
didn't make up for "strips easier than an exotic
dancer" and "assembled in USA" didn't evoke nearly as
many patriotic knee-jerk customers as corporate had
hoped.  Ooops!  They realized the error (unusual enough
to merit its own story these days!) and went back to
metal gears... possibly too late to undo the damage
to the brand.
  I bought the more powerful, larger capacity,
less expensive Cuisinart SM-55 with auto-shutoff and
metal gears.  Electronic controls on something as basic
as a mixer may be overkill (albeit appreciated), but
all factors considered, KitchenAid didn't even merit a
second look.  (Breville BEM800XL was the other on the
short list.)
  The days when you could tell *anything* about a
product from the reputation of its badge are pretty
much gone.  These days you have to research each and
every model you might be interested in.  I wouldn't
even venture to form an opinion on a model not yet
released.

TRUER WORDS were never said!!