single cup espresso maker

1. Posted: Jul 29 2008

   I had been researching Keurig for months before I finally decided to order the B60. I had not so great results with previous pod type coffee makers and found they made a very weak luke warm coffee. During the week, I am the only one drinking coffee so I hate making a pot to have it sit there and get 'burnt'. Plus, sometimes I want a cup of coffee in the late afternoon but again, I don't want to make an entire pot for one cup. I received my pot and at first it was really loud and leaked some water. I contacted Keurig who said I had a defective machine (to the person who mentioned that theirs leaks, it shouldn't leak and you should exchange it) so I exchanged it. Now I have no problems with the machine. Yes, the pump is alittle loud, but not to the point that others have described it. Plus, I had a pod type coffee machine a few years ago that was MUCH louder than this. I have been using the middle cup setting (8oz?) and haven't had any issues of week coffee... but I have been using a stronger dark roast coffee. All in all I love the machine so far. Thanks!

2. Posted: Jul 24 2008

   We really like the Keurig B60 - even with the machine off, it heats up in under 2 minutes so we never bother to set it for auto-on or to stay on long after we brew. Why waste the energy keeping it hot when it heats up so quickly? My wife had a bit of trouble finding a coffee she liked but now she settled on an extra bold variety to give her the full flavor she likes. The kids like making tea and hot chocolate. My only complaint is the sound of the water pump. It is very loud between brews when pumping water for the next cup. I even put it on a rubber "mouse pad" mat to lessen the vibration but it is still quite loud (can't be talked over) which is odd for a simple water pump. Anyone else have this problem? Without the noise, it would be 5 stars; as it is, it still warrants 4 stars.

3. Posted: Jul 24 2008

   I'm not a coffee drinker but my husband is. He only has a cup at a time, so small-capacity makers were what he wanted. He went through all kinds of coffee makers before he asked me for this one. After 4 or 5 makers in a year and a half, I was pretty dubious, but he in fact is still using it almost a year later. I call that a huge success. It's definitely cheaper than him visiting the coffee shop every day, so that makes me happy.

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