Melitta ME1MSB Smart Mill & Brew 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

by Melitta

Product Features

• 10-cup programmable coffeemaker grinds and brews automatically for ease of use
• LCD display with animated coffee and region-specific weather information via MSN Direct
• Info via FM signal; no setup, subscription, or Internet connection required
• 7 grind selections; adjustable strength; brew-pause; warming plate with auto shutoff
• Measures 8 by 11 by 14 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 14 x 16 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000HCUCOK
• Item model number: ME1MSB
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,238 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffeemaker--with MSN Direct Region Specific Weather: For the first time, coffee and weather enthusiasts can get real-time, region-specific weather forecast information together with the freshest brewed coffee. From whole beans to brewed coffee, it all happens automatically without the guesswork, mess, or countertop clutter. The Melitta Smart Mill & Brew incorporates the MSN Direct service to receive regional weather information without the use of any outdoor sensors. Simply plug in the coffeemaker and receive current conditions, forecasted high/low temperature, sunrise and sunset information, chance of precipitation, ultraviolet (UV) index, and weather alerts.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective Coffeemakers, February 6, 2007

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Mike C. (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melitta ME1MSB Smart Mill & Brew 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

I purchased this item because of the good inital reviews however, I have just received my replacement coffeemaker and it has the same problem as the first one I received.

Look at the picture of the Coffeemaker. Do you see the metal plate that covers the buttons? That plate slides down and makes the buttons stick. You are unable to turn the coffeemaker on/off, press the up/down & timer buttons because of it.

Additionally, the original coffeemaker failed to make coffee as programmed about every other time it was set?

I would steer clear of this item. It's great when you can get it to work but because of the obvious engineering defects (see other reviews with the same problem)it is more of a hassle than it's worth; especially at the current price.

I guess all the time and effort into getting a coffeemaker to tell the weather made the designers forget about basic functionality!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Item, November 17, 2006

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C. McEnery - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Melitta ME1MSB Smart Mill & Brew 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

This coffeemaker is really great. I'm always running late in the morning and now I don't have to worry about waiting to catch the weather portion of the daily news. I can run out the door with my coffee and know if I need to grab an umbrella or warmer coat. I just wish I could get one for my cottage in the North Woods (coverage isn't everywhere).
All in all I would definitely recommend this for those who like a great cup of coffee with an added bonus!

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective and can not keep warm for more than 1 hour, February 23, 2007

By 

CL "Coffee Lover" (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Melitta ME1MSB Smart Mill & Brew 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker (Kitchen)

WHY WHY WHY didn't I listen to the reviews? I guess I was excited about the "coolness" of this product.

I cleaned the maker 2 times as instructed. Let machine cool over night. Grinded and brewed my Starbuck French Roast, poured a cup, replaced carafe, saw message on screen ...something like "NBT short" (DEFECT?) then went back to weather screen. This had turned the warming plate off (which will only stay on for 1 hour after brewing). I tried to turn warming plate back on... which requires the ON/OFF button which won't work because it thinks you want to brew more, and when there's no water, it tells you that and won't turn on. SO you can not turn the warming plate on after it turns itself off without brewing more coffee!

I did find the coffee was plenty strong enough, though. I like strong French Roast coffee.

Looks: Plastic looked cheap, but stainless steel was ok. Overall ok looks.

I bet I can buy 2 separate pieces for the coffee maker and weather station for less money! Guess I won't buy a Melitta again!

Amazon shipped to me super quick - literally next day (must have been in the warehouse right down the street). However, now I guess I have to pay for the shipping both back and forth. So much for super saver shipping. I should have bought it at Target for slightly more, I could have returned it for no loss of $.