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REVIEW: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker, Should You Buy One?

Big D — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:31:34 +0000

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

The Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffee maker is a fantastic retro looking machine that utilizes some of the best brewing technology currently available. Like most coffee makers on the market you can pre-program when to make the brew, which is just perfect for mornings. By the time you get out of bed and wander into the kitchen your hot brewed coffee will be waiting for you. You can pause the brewing process and pour yourself a cup by simply removing the carafe. To continue the brewing process, simply return the carafe back to the machine. The carafe has a 12 cup capacity so once it’s ready you’ll have plenty of hot coffee on demand for hours to come.

The Good:

Retro looking design
Simple to use
Smaller portion brewing function (Don’t have to make 12 cups at a time)
Great tasting coffee

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 52% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

A double walled carafe would have been better

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who want the option of brewing as much coffee as they want (up to 12 cups)
People who want a programmable coffee machine
Anyone who wants a stylish coffee machine that stands out
People who want a great tasting coffee every time

Let’s have a look at some of it features:

12 cup capacity glass carafe
LCD display with click and timer
Adjustable temperature control
Pause-brew-function
Brew completion signal
Auto shut off: 0-4 hour preset
Gold tone filter
Charcoal water filter
Paper filter starter kit is included
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DCC-1200 Coffee Maker is an amazing machine that has plenty of great features and very little flaws. If you’re after a decent retro looking coffee maker that’s going to last, then the Cuisinart DCC-1200 is defiantly worth checking out.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

S. Vance (PA USA),

“This machine is great; it looks good, makes a great cup of coffee, is easy to use and has all the features we want. In terms of features, compared to all the other machines on the market this one defiantly gives you the best value for money …” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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REVIEW: Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew – Is It Any Good?

Big D — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:16:06 +0000

Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $104.72

The Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew is quite a unique coffee machine as it has an inbuilt grinder, water filter and double insulated thermal carafe. The water filter does a great job in removing any chemicals and substances from tap water, improving the taste and aroma of the brew. Another handy feature is the ability to pre-program when it will brew the coffee, just perfect for early mornings. Cleaning the unit is also a breeze as the grinder is easily removed as is the filter. Once the coffee is ready, the machine will let out tone signaling its completion. All you have to do is pour the coffee into a mug and voila, a nicely brewed coffee is ready to go.

The Good:

Automatically grinds the coffee beans – This means the brew is extremely fresh
Great tasting coffee brew
Carafe is well sealed so it keeps the coffee hot for long periods of time
Pre-programmable
Easy to clean
Easy to use
Stainless steel looks great

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 55% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

Can’t tell how much coffee is left in the carafe
The grinder doesn’t have any setting for the amount of beans
The grinder is noisy – but then again, which one isn’t?

This coffee maker would be great for:

People who want the freshest coffee
Anyone after a stylish coffee machine
Anyone who enjoys a nice brewed coffee anytime of the day

Let’s have a look at some of it features:

Built in coffee grinder
Charcoal water filter
Double wall insulated thermal carafe
10 cup capacity (5oz cup size)
Casing made from brushed stainless steel
Programmable settings
Automatic shut off
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew passes our tests with flying colors. Despite the negative reviews out there, there is simply no reason not to consider this machine it makes a tremendous coffee brew and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Timm,

“This is an awesome coffee machine and I couldn’t have been more pleased with it. Like all coffee makers the first pot tasted I bit odd, but after the first few pots it has consistently produced a top quality brew. The carafe stays boiling for hours afterwards with no heating elements whatsoever. Simply put, it works great! …” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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The Cuisinart DCC-2000 Is Hassle Free Coffee on Demand!

Big D — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:29:44 +0000

Cuisinart DCC-2000 coffee-on-demand Review by Darren Brylewski

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon.com for $88.99

The Cuisinart DCC-2000 coffee-on-demand is a wonderful machine that can make brew up to 12 cups of coffee one after the other. Simply turn the lever on the front of the machine and it will brew the coffee a deliver a stream of rich coffee from its double wall reservoir. There is never any guessing to when it will run out of coffee as it has an inbuilt gauge that displays how many cups it has remaining. Another feature we like is the design. It’s very classy with its aluminum construction and minimalistic style.

The Good:

Hassle free operation – One touch per serve
12 cup capacity
Smooth design
Will last for years to come – highly durable
‘Cups of coffee’ remaining gauge
Keeps the coffee hot for up to 4 hours

This coffee maker is currently on sale with a 18% discount on Amazon.com

The Bad:

The top cover is hinged at the back. So if you intend on placing this machine in a nook or in a tight space you will have top pull it out every time to get to the filter and reservoir.

This coffee maker would be great for:

People with little time
People who enjoy a great brewed coffee
Anyone one wants up to 12 cups of coffee ready to go

Let’s have a look at some of its features:

Press to serve lever – Makes one cup at a time
Double wall coffee reservoir
24 hour advance brewing start
Completely programmable
12 cup capacity
Water level indicator
Count down gauge for cups remaining
Built in pour feature in the coffee reservoir
Digital Clock
Auto shut down
3 year warranty

The Bottom Line:

Overall the Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand is a very easy and hassle free way of enjoying a hot cup of full bodied coffee in your own home. The only way you’re going to get a better tasting coffee, and by better I mean ‘marginally’, is by spending a bit more of your hard earned cash on a more expensive machine.

If you want to buy this coffee maker I highly recommend you get it from Amazon here. You won’t find it cheaper anywhere else!

ACTUAL USER FEEDBACK:

Dee,

“I really love this coffee maker, it makes a great coffee and not having a glass carafe is an added bonus in my opinion. What surprized me was that there is a built-in covered spout in the coffee bucket. There is no mention of it in the manual, but it works an absolute treat and it never spills any water…” Paraphrased for size – Read the original review here

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