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The newer models approach the ideal temperature of 190F for coffee making. Best cup of coffee every time; I tried 3 different brands of machines. Will accept other brands of pods, just push the pod all the way in so the seal is not compromised. Can't find Melitta coffee in the stores in Florida, have to order online but for quality its worth it. Would I recommend this machine? Yes, in a NY minute.
I love this coffee maker. I have one at work, home and vacation house! Can't live without it.
This coffee maker is terrific. I have owed one for 2 years. Durable and smart. Makes a great cup of coffee. It uses all pods that you can buy in the grocery. You just have to push them in to the pod holder. It will fit awkardly but will fit.You can buy the Melitta pods at [...] But all pods will work with a little proding and pushing into the holder. Try it. What a buy!
I have owned this machine for a year. It works great. The coffee is hot and flavorful and the price seems more reasonable than other systems.
One has to take care to fit the whole pod within the metal ring or it will leak. Cleans fast too.
The pods are not easy to find in the local store but you can buy on this site without a hitch.
Definite shortcoming is that I like to use Folger's coffee pods and the only pods that fit this machine are the Java pods, which to date I've only been able to purchase online and I find their coffee to be a little bitter for my taste. If using the larger pods it always leaks and as a result I never get a full cup of coffee, even when I select the larger cup. However, the concept is great particularly for a single person who doesn't want to brew a whole pot of coffee. It's quick and easy, just too much work to clean up the mess when it leaks.
This is a wonderful coffee maker- I like very hot coffee and I have never been disappointed with tepid coffee from this machine- (unlike drip makers). It is quick, easy, simple to use and easy to clean. I'd definitely recommend this one!
from DeLand, Florida on 4/3/2007
A pod brewer *FORCES* hot water through the coffee and the seal around the top must be made or leakage will occur. Much like an expresso machine this is different from your standard drip machine. I have not had any leakage during use and I carefully press different maker's "pods" into the center with great results as long as the seal above the pod is able to make continuous contact with the full metal top of the pod holder. I'm very satisfied and if you only make one cup or live alone than give this a try
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Being that I truly respect the Melita brand and enjoy their coffee, I was notably disappointed in the operation of this machine. Most problematic is that it only accepts the Melita Java Pods...no other brand that I tried would fit in the machine. Second, it was extremely messy to operate. The manual stated some dripping might occur between cycles, but mine leaked a steady stream of water everywhere. I'm sticking with my older pod brewer...it works just as well, isn't nearly as messy, and accepts pods of all brands.
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from Olympia WA on 11/2/2006
We have went through one machine bought 2 more one for the house one for the RV wouldn't leave home without it,
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I just love the fact that I can have a delicious cup of home-brewed coffee in minutes without farting around with kettles or larger coffee makers. It looks so elegant on the counter.