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Sep 8, 2021 12:29 AM

Cuisinart EM-15 Defined Espresso Machine $99.99 + Free Shipping ~ Best Buy

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Sep 8, 2021 1:40 AM
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Sep 8, 2021 11:59 PM
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IHeartOnlineShoppingSep 8, 2021 11:59 PM
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I don't know about this specific unit, but have had bad luck with Cuisinart Espresso machines in general. We went through four Cuisinart EM-25's before we gave up that they would not work.
Sep 9, 2021 5:14 AM
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Leo_007Sep 9, 2021 5:14 AM
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Isn't this similar to Nespresso? Won't buying Nespresso machine be cheaper?
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Sep 9, 2021 11:29 AM
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jaimeloboSep 9, 2021 11:29 AM
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Quote from Leo_007 View quoted comment :
Isn't this similar to Nespresso? Won't buying Nespresso machine be cheaper?
This is a "Nespresso" machine.

Nespresso doesn't actually make any machines, they are made by Breville, Krups, and DeLonghi,, etc. under licensing agreements. However, there is nothing to stop other manufacturers from make machines that work with Nespresso OL capsules, without any official licensing.

Sure if you can find an officially licensed Nespresso OL machine for less, if would be cheaper. $99 would be close to the best deal you might find for a basic machine (other than a refurb).
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Sep 9, 2021 11:31 AM
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jaimeloboSep 9, 2021 11:31 AM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Reviewer mentions 30 second heat up which is super slow nowadays
No, it's not.
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feijichangSep 9, 2021 11:59 AM
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Quote from jaimelobo View quoted comment :
No, it's not.
Nespresso Uno, Creatista, etc heat-up time is 3 seconds. 30 seconds is slow.
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Sep 9, 2021 1:09 PM
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djcbSep 9, 2021 1:09 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Nespresso Uno, Creatista, etc heat-up time is 3 seconds. 30 seconds is slow.
My Nespresso citiz took at least 20 seconds to actually warm up (regardless of the "3 second warm up time"). That was a mid-level machine, so...
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Sep 9, 2021 1:31 PM
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L0neF1sh-aySep 9, 2021 1:31 PM
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Quote from djcb View quoted comment :
My Nespresso citiz took at least 20 seconds to actually warm up (regardless of the "3 second warm up time"). That was a mid-level machine, so...
My citiz takes about 5sec from hitting button to solid ready to brew
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Sep 9, 2021 1:57 PM
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djcbSep 9, 2021 1:57 PM
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Quote from RH7260 View quoted comment :
My citiz takes about 5sec from hitting button to solid ready to brew
Jealous. When I do that, it's not as hot as when I wait.
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FearAndLoathingSep 9, 2021 3:02 PM
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Quote from jaimelobo View quoted comment :
No, it's not.
Yes…it is.
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Sep 9, 2021 3:03 PM
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LordslammaSep 9, 2021 3:03 PM
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Does this only use those Krup like plastic cups?
Sep 9, 2021 3:38 PM
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IshNETSep 9, 2021 3:38 PM
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Quote from IHeartOnlineShopping View quoted comment :
I don't know about this specific unit, but have had bad luck with Cuisinart Espresso machines in general. We went through four Cuisinart EM-25's before we gave up that they would not work.
Same. 🤕 The look outstanding, but don't last long.
Sep 9, 2021 3:40 PM
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jaimeloboSep 9, 2021 3:40 PM
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Quote from Lordslamma View quoted comment :
Does this only use those Krup like plastic cups?
It uses Nespresso OL style capsules. Some are plastic, some are aluminum, depending on the brand.
Sep 9, 2021 3:51 PM
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jaimeloboSep 9, 2021 3:51 PM
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Quote from RH7260 View quoted comment :
My citiz takes about 5sec from hitting button to solid ready to brew
You must have the "magic" Citiz, from the Nespresso description:

Weight: 7.5 lbs
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 10.9 x 14.6 inches
Heat Up Time: 25 seconds
Pump Pressure: 19 bar
Water Tank Capacity: 34 oz

Which is pretty much what the warm up time on mine is.

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Sep 9, 2021 4:03 PM
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jaimeloboSep 9, 2021 4:03 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Nespresso Uno, Creatista, etc heat-up time is 3 seconds. 30 seconds is slow.
The Uno is a Creatista, it's called a Creatista Uno, it's not two different machines.

Yes, both the Creatista Uno and Plus model have an accelerated warm-up time, the standard Creatista does not and the normal warm-up for other Nespresso machines is 20-30 seconds.
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