37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing coffee pot but beware, February 14, 2002
This review is from: Bosch TKA 9110 UC Porsche Designer Series Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
To begin with, I am a coffee addict. My morning ritual starts with grinding "just the right beans" and chasing the perfect half a pot. I'm probably on my eighth or ninth coffee maker over the years, and it's actually interesting why I change "equipment". The makers themselves never really seem to wear out, rather I get tired of them or their inadequacies - too slow, too ugly, I'm just over it - always something.
This thing is by far the best looking and the smartest design. The way you put the water in is simple and ingenius. It automatically shuts off after brewing, and stores the coffee in a sealed canister - again great!! And again, I can't stress enough how beautiful it is!!
My problem with it is this - mine came completely disfunctionable. I put the water in and out it immediatly leaked, all over my counter. After many four letter words, being somewhat mechanically inclined, I decided to take it apart to trouble shoot, before I "send it back". I waited so long for this thing (back ordered at the time), the thought of another long wait was unbearable!
Long story short, I fixed it and it now works perfectly, and I'm really happy. It was very challanging however to repair - got quite the education to the innerworkings of coffee makers. Every single part inside was disconnected from where it should go. ... Bottom line - Porsche hit a home run. Bosch put it together in a way the needs improvement, or sombody somewhere should reexamine shipping and packaging standards - especially for the retail price. Just beware>
Update: Since I've written this commentary, a very professional and diligent representative from Bosch has contacted me, and offered to replace mine - immediately no wait. He also through in a grinder for my troubles! Good guy, good company, great followthrough!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally! Beauty and Function Meet Here, February 17, 2002
This review is from: Bosch TKA 9110 UC Porsche Designer Series Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
Perhaps due to Scandinavian genes, I am a very serious coffee drinker. I have tested (for over 45 years) every coffee and coffee maker known to humankind. The perfect coffee maker has finally been made and this is it. The flavor of the coffee is spectacular. Every aspect of function has been thought out including the non staining/spotting brushed aluminum of the coffee maker and thermos. I now have 5 friends who have purchased them. Another terrific aspect to these coffee makers is that you will never have to remodel your kitchen. They are stunningly beautiful. Put it on your counter and wait for the compliments. After all these years and coffee makers, I am finally extremely happy. Hansine Pedersen Goran
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice looking and brews coffee too., April 5, 2002
This review is from: Bosch TKA 9110 UC Porsche Designer Series Coffeemaker (Kitchen)
I bought this coffeemaker (and the matching blender) for my husband because I knew he would appreciate the design, and he does. However, he was already hooked on his Cuisinart DCC-1200 with the clock/timer, programmable, beeps when the coffee is done features so he took the Cuisinart to the office with him and he uses his new Bosch on the weekends. I don't drink coffee myself.
You must hold the water tank in your left hand to fill it and see the water level indicator at the same time. This can be a little awkward for right-handers. Even so, it's still great to have a removable water tank.
Since the carafe isn't glass and you can't see the contents without looking inside, you can easily cause an overflow if you forget to empty the carafe before you start a new pot.
Overall, it does a fine job of brewing coffee and looks great on the counter. But it is only worth the money if you really like the look.
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