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Delonghi Bean to Cup coffee machine £199

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  • #2
    JustMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭JustMac


    Thanks OP.

    Was going to buy one a few weeks ago when it came up in a thread here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057173350

    Anyway, I procrastinated too long and the price went back up.

    Though I can't see any differences it would appear that this is a slightly dearer model?

    Can't wait to have nice espressos at the touch of a button.


  • #3
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭hfallada


    I have the other one that was on bargain alerts. I ordered it on a Monday night and had it by Thursday morning. It was sent by DHL for no extra cost. Its a pretty good much. its a little bit noisey, but the espresso is really good. It has a proper crema


  • #4
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Bought this OP - thanks for the heads up! :)


  • #5
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,306 ✭✭✭Barr


    hfallada wrote: »
    I have the other one that was on bargain alerts. I ordered it on a Monday night and had it by Thursday morning. It was sent by DHL for no extra cost. Its a pretty good much. its a little bit noisey, but the espresso is really good. It has a proper crema

    Is this a better machine than the previous one on BA ?


  • #6
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,528 ✭✭✭emo72


    are yous 204.99 sterling with vat?


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  • #7
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    Barr wrote: »
    Is this a better machine than the previous one on BA ?
    it's a newer model afaik and lighter.

    I have the ECAM22320SB and i'm delighted with it. the only real difference is the electronic display/buttons and that mine is a more compact one as (thanks to harvey norman) when i went to look at them the older ESAM models are pretty big. 3300+ shots served since mid-december, so it's getting well used! :D

    I also think the newer ones have a nicer finish. it's still silver plastic, but i find it less plasticky looking than the older models.

    my only real gripe is that there's no way to program them to do a big bucket of coffee, you're limited to two shots at a time, whichever model you go for, which as a major coffee addict is a bit disappointing for me, but they all seem to be the same. :(

    also, don't forget to get yourself a jug and thermometer for frothing milk. :)


  • #8
    JustMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭JustMac


    emo72 wrote: »
    are yous 204.99 sterling with vat?

    Yep. Comes to £204.99 when you add/buy it. I didn't know why so queried it and it comes down to differences in VAT rates. I would have thought however that the VAT would be charged in country which is selling rather than where it is being bought. Anyway, went ahead with purchase.


  • #9
    jonathanj1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭jonathanj1234


    Thanks for the heads up, I bought one too. My first bean to cup machine so I hope the quality is good.


  • #10
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭hfallada


    JustMac wrote: »
    Yep. Comes to £204.99 when you add/buy it. I didn't know why so queried it and it comes down to differences in VAT rates. I would have thought however that the VAT would be charged in country which is selling rather than where it is being bought. Anyway, went ahead with purchase.

    Irish VAT is 23% and UK is 20%. Once a company has a X amount of turnover from one country in the EU, it most pay tax to the destinations Revenue.


  • #11
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    jonathanj1234 wrote: »
    Thanks for the heads up, I bought one too. My first bean to cup machine so I hope the quality is good.
    pretty much all the delonghi ones are good, you're just paying for extra features rather than a better brew. :)

    there's youtube vids to guide you to get the best out of most of the machines anyway, your biggest job is going to be finding beans you like.


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  • #12
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,766 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    I bought this one also for £199 when it came up here in bargain alerts about a month ago. Look at those reviews :D

    Delighted with it. Have already used 3kg of beans

    I followed the advice of someone in the other alert and bought Sumatra Mandheling beans from here. €49.99 for 4kg of beans is not the cheapest around, but it really is very good coffee!

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #13
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    Cheers OP, just got two. Worked out at €261.15 per machine with the 'free' delivery. The delivery cost €5 to Ireland.


  • #14
    SeanyMc22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭SeanyMc22


    Tempted. For those of you who bought the ESAM4200 on the previous BA, can you spot any real differences between that and the ESAM04.110.S?


  • #15
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Thanks OP - just purchased!


  • #16
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    unkel wrote: »
    I followed the advice of someone in the other alert and bought Sumatra Mandheling beans from here. €49.99 for 4kg of beans is not the cheapest around, but it really is very good coffee!

    I picked a kg of the same beans up on the same recommendation, and they really are very good. I got a bag of their Temple Bar (cheapest) beans as well, and the difference between the two really is astounding.


  • #17
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    How would one make an Americano with this? Make an espresso and add hot water?


  • #18
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,306 ✭✭✭Barr


    SeanyMc22 wrote: »
    Tempted. For those of you who bought the ESAM4200 on the previous BA, can you spot any real differences between that and the ESAM04.110.S?

    Go on .................spill the beans


  • #19
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    SeanyMc22 wrote: »
    Tempted. For those of you who bought the ESAM4200 on the previous BA, can you spot any real differences between that and the ESAM04.110.S?

    Nope


  • #20
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Are these easy to clean and maintain?

    Is it quick to make a coffee?

    im very interested in getting one! Thanks


  • #21
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,306 ✭✭✭Barr


    Bawnmore wrote: »
    I picked a kg of the same beans up on the same recommendation, and they really are very good. I got a bag of their Temple Bar (cheapest) beans as well, and the difference between the two really is astounding.

    Which beans are you saying that are superior?


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  • #22
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    Barr wrote: »
    Which beans are you saying that are superior?

    The Sumatran beans. I'm still finishing off the bag of Temple Bar, but much preferred the Sumatran.


  • #23
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Are these easy to clean and maintain?

    Is it quick to make a coffee?

    im very interested in getting one! Thanks

    Yes to all questions.


  • #24
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,306 ✭✭✭Barr


    Bawnmore wrote: »
    The Sumatran beans. I'm still finishing off the bag of Temple Bar, but much preferred the Sumatran.

    I must give them a try. I got the beans from Temple Bar as well and didn't think they were the best to be honest.


  • #25
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,943 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Barr wrote: »
    I must give them a try. I got the beans from Temple Bar as well and didn't think they were the best to be honest.

    The Sumatran beans are only available in 4kg at the moment.
    1 kg bags are sold out - anyone know another site that might sell these??

    Would love to try them out but don't want to go all out for 4kgs!


  • #26
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    keith_d99 wrote: »
    The Sumatran beans are only available in 4kg at the moment.
    1 kg bags are sold out - anyone know another site that might sell these??

    Would love to try them out but don't want to go all out for 4kgs!

    That's a pity - I was going to order this week as well. Here's hoping they come back in before the week is up.


  • #27
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,766 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    keith_d99 wrote: »
    The Sumatran beans are only available in 4kg at the moment.
    1 kg bags are sold out - anyone know another site that might sell these??

    Would love to try them out but don't want to go all out for 4kgs!

    But you need to spend €50 to get the free shipping :)

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #28
    podgeandrodge
    Site Banned Posts: 5,975 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    So is the coffee out of these hot or does it need microwave help like others? Do you add water for an Americano or is that an automated option?


  • #29
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    So is the coffee out of these hot or does it need microwave help like others? Do you add water for an Americano or is that an automated option?
    If you scroll down the page on the Amazon listing there is a table which shows that there is no hot water option for an Americano.

    Would also like to hear how hot you can make the coffee with this model.

    I have a 6 year old version of the previous model and that is the biggest bug bear that I have with it, the coffee is just about warm enough if you drink it black but if you add cold milk it needs microwaving.

    I know from reviews of this model that you can adjust the coffee temperature by means of a series of button presses but can't find any reference as to how hot you can make the coffee.

    My old machine is about to die and having looked around this is by far the best value available in a reasonably decent beans to cup machine.

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #30
    bergipau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭bergipau


    If you want a mug of coffee out of any espresso machine you have to top up with hot water. If you fill a mug the coffee can over heat and give a burnt taste. It is best to pour a double espesso and top up with boiling water.


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  • #31
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    One of the two I ordered arrived this morning (ordered on 20/5), thanks again OP.


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