DeLonghi Icona ECO310-R Espresso Machine over half price off

powerstation · 27-11-2011 12:05PM #1

Amazon UK have this espresso and cappuccino maker on offer, for approx 90 Euro delivered.

Great spec for the price - 15 bar espresso system, integrated cup warmer, stainless steel drip tray, and accepts standard ESE pods.

Link here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLonghi-ECO310-R-Espresso-Machine-Scarlet/dp/B0029NZW4A/

According to CCC it's now at it's lowest price:

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/DeLonghi-ECO310-R-Espresso-Machine-Scarlet/product/B0029NZW4A

For those looking at the convenience of Dolcé Gusto & Senseo machines, this may be a better investment with no long term lock-ins to pricey proprietary pods.

Happy barista-ing!

Edit: The red machine offered by Amazon is sold out & now listed at 146 Pounds from a markerplace seller.

Amazon still have the blue & white models at the above price.

ninjasurfer1 · 27-11-2011 12:27PM

How would this one stack up against the one on sale in lidl tomorrow for €60?
Would there be much of a difference?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_15783.htm

smackyB · 27-11-2011 01:49PM

ninjasurfer1 wrote: »

How would this one stack up against the one on sale in lidl tomorrow for €60?
Would there be much of a difference?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_15783.htm

I bought one of these last year and they work great. About a month ago the knob at the top broke off. Rang Lidl and even though it was out of warranty and I didn't have a receipt they took it back and sent out a brand new one. Very impressed

powerstation · 27-11-2011 04:02PM

I had my eye on a LIDL espresso machine in 2009 but missed it, so I bought a DeLonghi Bar32 instead.

The LIDL espresso machine is almost identical to the Delonghi Bar32 in looks and specification. There's uncanny similarities between the two, especially the positions of the espresso/steam switch, steam control knob & frothing nozzle.

When compared to the Icona ECO310, the difference is in the details that espresso aficionados love - the integrated cup warmer, café design & color.

Both machines are 15-bar, and would be capable of pulling a good espresso shot. You can't go wrong with either.

ninjasurfer1 wrote: »

How would this one stack up against the one on sale in lidl tomorrow for €60?
Would there be much of a difference?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_15783.htm

antodeco · 27-11-2011 05:25PM

Ah crap. Wish I hadn't seen the lidl one. Guess I'll be up in lidl tomorrow morning!

antodeco · 27-11-2011 06:27PM

Can you use tea in this? I have tea leaves, so I wonder can I use one if the ESE pods? I know the tea should be sitting, but still...

powerstation · 28-11-2011 01:03AM

I don't think so, for pretty much the same reason boiling water poured directly on a tea bag gives a bitter tea. In this case, the pressurized boiling water would scald the tea leaves, destroying its taste & leave a bitter brew. But don't take my word for it, try it out & let me know

antodeco wrote: »

Can you use tea in this? I have tea leaves, so I wonder can I use one if the ESE pods? I know the tea should be sitting, but still...

antodeco · 28-11-2011 05:57PM

Anyone pick theirs up? I got mine this morning. Seems pretty decent. Frother works a treat on it!

WalterMitty · 28-11-2011 06:58PM

Never made real coffee at home and sick of paying for coffee in shops. I only would be using machine for latte and cappuchino and only be making one at a time, do i need a grinder to make single cups with coffee beans?
cheers

docentore · 28-11-2011 07:06PM

WalterMitty wrote: »

Never made real coffee at home and sick of paying for coffee in shops. I only would be using machine for latte and cappuchino and only be making one at a time, do i need a grinder to make single cups with coffee beans?
cheers

nah, lidl all the way. They have quite decent grinded espresso coffee, the one in metal cans.

antodeco · 28-11-2011 10:26PM

The lidl one I got is great. Normal coffee powder, into the sieve thing. Push a button, out pops liquid gold in 30 seconds.Throw some milk in a small container, 20 seconds under the frother, and you have a nice frothy cup. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I can feel myself wanting two or three cups a day now! (normally one every three days)

IrishHomer · 28-11-2011 10:48PM

I bought one tonight at lidl, I haven't a clue what type of coffee goes into it I find the instructions manual not very helpfull.

Someone please tell me what type of coffee is it same stuff as what goes in a coffee decanter?

rai555 · 28-11-2011 10:50PM

powerstation wrote: »

I had my eye on a LIDL espresso machine in 2009 but missed it, so I bought a DeLonghi Bar32 instead.

The LIDL espresso machine is almost identical to the Delonghi Bar32 in looks and specification. There's uncanny similarities between the two, especially the positions of the espresso/steam switch, steam control knob & frothing nozzle.

When compared to the Icona ECO310, the difference is in the details that espresso aficionados love - the integrated cup warmer, café design & color.

Both machines are 15-bar, and would be capable of pulling a good espresso shot. You can't go wrong with either.

I'd say it's more like Delonghi EC152
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Delonghi-EC152-Espresso-Coffee-Machine/dp/B003U2SLI8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I20H6BZC8FXW6G&colid=EI6MEEI3QEN9

antodeco · 28-11-2011 11:26PM

IrishHomer wrote: »

I bought one tonight at lidl, I haven't a clue what type of coffee goes into it I find the instructions manual not very helpfull.

Someone please tell me what type of coffee is it same stuff as what goes in a coffee decanter?

I'm just using the normal coffee powder stuff. Like Nescafé.

loopymum · 29-11-2011 01:19AM

antodeco wrote: »

I'm just using the normal coffee powder stuff. Like Nescafé.

do you really use instant?

Your next post you will have 100,000 post:D

For the OP, any Delonghi coffee machine added to my basket won't go through checkout, says it can't be shipped to destination. Boo Hoo

Lash_Alert · 29-11-2011 02:03AM

Am i the only one seeing this as full price?

Would love it but not at 150

antodeco · 29-11-2011 10:32AM

loopymum wrote: »

antodeco wrote: »

I'm just using the normal coffee powder stuff. Like Nescafé.

do you really use instant?

Yup, I do indeed. As I said, I'm not a big coffee drinker. I know instant is muck and is probably sacralicious for proper coffee drinkers, but I like the taste of it, and it does me fine.

powerstation · 29-11-2011 11:28AM

Hi Loopymum,

So sorry to hear that, I thought it would deliver to Ireland since it had free super saver delivery.

I guess this isn't a BA anymore then! :-(

loopymum wrote: »

do you really use instant?

Your next post you will have 100,000 post:D

For the OP, any Delonghi coffee machine added to my basket won't go through checkout, says it can't be shipped to destination. Boo Hoo

IrishHomer · 30-11-2011 08:54PM

Just letting ye know my lidl one is not working properly so i am taking it back right now.....:(

The knob on top will not turn and the frother will not work either. Raging as it was making nice coffee and thought i had a bargain but it's not to be.

DeLonghi Icona ECO310-R Espresso Machine over half price off

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