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De'Longhi Magnifica Bean to Cup Espresso/Cappuccino Maker £199

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  • #152
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭Del007


    I'm looking at buying a coffee machine, how can you tell which Delonghi machine is better than the others? They have so many different types

    Cheers


  • #153
    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    Decide on your budget, stick to it, and read the reviews of the machines that fall in and around it.


  • #154
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭Del007


    https://www.amazon.de/DeLonghi-29-510-SB-Autentica-Kaffeevollautomat-Dampfd%C3%BCse/dp/B00LPG2KBA?tag=digidip-21&th=1

    Is this any good?


  • #155
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭Del007


    It's not fulfilled by amazon so not sure how trust worthy it is


  • #156
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,985 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Also the water tank is at the back, which could make it a pain to pull out and fill every day. The machine I have, the water tank can be pulled out from thee front, makes it much easier IMO.


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  • #157
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭Del007


    That wouldn't really bother me as it's like that on my current nespresso machine.


  • #158
    All in all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭All in all


    Del007 wrote: »
    I'm looking at buying a coffee machine, how can you tell which Delonghi machine is better than the others? They have so many different types

    Cheers

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97845606

    I started a similar thread before - delighted with the machine I went with.


  • #159
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,985 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Del007 wrote: »
    That wouldn't really bother me as it's like that on my current nespresso machine.

    I also moved from a Nespresso machine to a similar machine. These machines are far larger and heavier then the Nespresso machines, making access to the back of them much harder. I'd hate to have to pull the water tank out of the back of my Delonghi every day!

    It might be ok for you, but something to think about.

    The machine I have is similar * to this one (the water tank is on the right hand side and can be pulled out from the front):

    * Not exactly the same, the button and screen layout is different, but the rest of the machine looks the same and the buttons actually do the same thing, so I suspect same machine just different "look".

    https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00400OMU0/ref=pd_cp_79_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6FM1KAK3882NFQX36R7D

    €300 and sold by Amazon direct. Seems like a great deal actually. I see it is the number one seller in coffee machines at the moment, says it all IMO.


  • #160
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    bk wrote: »
    I also moved from a Nespresso machine to a similar machine. These machines are far larger and heavier then the Nespresso machines, making access to the back of them much harder. I'd hate to have to pull the water tank out of the back of my Delonghi every day!

    It might be ok for you, but something to think about.

    The machine I have is similar * to this one (the water tank is on the right hand side and can be pulled out from the front):

    * Not exactly the same, the button and screen layout is different, but the rest of the machine looks the same and the buttons actually do the same thing, so I suspect same machine just different "look".

    https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00400OMU0/ref=pd_cp_79_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6FM1KAK3882NFQX36R7D

    €300 and sold by Amazon direct. Seems like a great deal actually. I see it is the number one seller in coffee machines at the moment, says it all IMO.

    This is what I got a few weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic machine. And a better model than the regularly dearer Esam4200 on Amazon UK.

    I did a lot of research on the various DeLonghis and the 22.110 is the one to go for, and temperature options for water ensure that if you want a hot cup you can have it. Only disadvantage for regular drinkers is a smallish water holder, you'd probably only get 3 americanos from it before a refill....

    see my, and Do_more's posts earlier in this thread, and note that it's a large parcel for Parcel Motel if using them so you would need to collect..


  • #161
    Kencollins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭Kencollins


    Has anyone had an issue with the grinder on these?

    I am trying to get a stronger coffee and just can't get the extraction time over 20 seconds for 60ml.

    I have set the coffee quantity to the top, the grinder to the finest, and the coffee still pours in under 15 seconds.

    I wonder can the grinders go faulty in these?


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  • #162
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,985 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    Maybe try different means, my girlfriends Brazillian Beans from Minas are much stronger, as per the preferred style in Brazil (strong with lots of sugar!).


  • #163
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    bk wrote: »
    Maybe try different means, my girlfriends Brazillian Beans from Minas are much stronger, as per the preferred style in Brazil (strong with lots of sugar!).

    And I am using Ariosa beans (local cafe used them and everyone loved their coffee) and it's great stuff! They are Westmeath based and I order online, think they are in Temple Bar market on Saturday (or Sunday) not sure.

    http://www.ariosacoffee.com/shop/product.php?s=espresso-blend-2


  • #164
    coach22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 518 ✭✭✭coach22


    Price drop to 229 pounds on amazon


  • #165
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Anyone have a good source for those descaling cleaning liquid things that you are to use with this - got one with it, but used it a while back. ta.

    “Roll it back”



  • #166
    meeeeh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    ozmo wrote: »
    Anyone have a good source for those descaling cleaning liquid things that you are to use with this - got one with it, but used it a while back. ta.

    Just buy a descaler in local hardware/diy store. HG do a good one and they are stocked in Woodie's.


  • #167
    gizmo555
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,948 ✭✭✭gizmo555


    ozmo wrote: »
    Anyone have a good source for those descaling cleaning liquid things that you are to use with this - got one with it, but used it a while back. ta.

    Kenilworth Electrical on the Harolds Cross Road stock it:

    http://www.kenilworthelectrical.ie


  • #168
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    meeeeh wrote: »
    Just buy a descaler in local hardware/diy store. HG do a good one and they are stocked in Woodie's.

    There are several warning in the device manual about not using standard kettle descalers that put me off using a generic one... there are a lot of plastic and hoses in there I don't want mess up.

    any links to exactly the one you have success with? thanks.

    “Roll it back”



  • #169
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,159 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    I just ordered a large bottle of the delonghi stuff off amazon. It should be good for 5 or 6 uses I think.


  • #170
    meeeeh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    ozmo wrote: »
    There are several warning in the device manual about not using standard kettle descalers that put me off using a generic one... there are a lot of plastic and hoses in there I don't want mess up.

    any links to exactly the one you have success with? thanks.

    We use this one: http://uk.hg.eu/products/show/id/493/removal_of_limescale

    But you can also get one specifically for coffee machines:
    http://uk.hg.eu/products/show/id/9701/descaler_for_espresso___pod_coffee_machines

    I find hg to be very good brand for a lot of cleaning stuff. Their mould remover is brilliant in comparison to some others.


  • #171
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    ozmo wrote: »
    Anyone have a good source for those descaling cleaning liquid things that you are to use with this - got one with it, but used it a while back. ta.

    Have been using white vinegar in mine for the last 10 years, no issues.


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  • #172
    sioda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,508 ✭✭✭sioda


    Finally pulled the trigger on this now the waiting and the search for good coffee beans begins. 😊😊😊


  • #173
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    sioda wrote: »
    Finally pulled the trigger on this now the waiting and the search for good coffee beans begins. 😊😊😊
    Good value to be had here:
    http://www.discountcoffee.ie/coffee/coffee-beans/coffee-beans-single-bags


  • #174
    Del007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭Del007


    cruhoortwunk wrote: »
    Good value to be had here:
    http://www.discountcoffee.ie/coffee/coffee-beans/coffee-beans-single-bags


    Can you recommend any of the coffee that they have?


  • #175
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    Del007 wrote: »
    Can you recommend any of the coffee that they have?
    Tried Sumatra, Signature and Templebar, and I didn't notice much of a difference between them to be honest. Templebar is cheaper but still really nice. I just use for espressos.
    I'd say start with one Templebar and one Signature and take it form there.
    Only downside is the courier fee for orders under €50, pity they don't do regular postage.


  • #176
    caviardreams
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,610 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Del007 wrote: »
    Can you recommend any of the coffee that they have?

    I have tried a few of the discountcoffee beans and didn't find them great tbh - I think you would be doing your lovely new machine a disservice! :) Well worth spending a bit more on freshly roasted beans - the difference is massive imo and you can pick up 1kg of freshly roasted beans delivered from the likes of Ponaire for around €20-22 iirc. That's a good deal as you would normally pay €7-8 for a 250g bag from most coffee shops

    The Colombian beans in M&S aren't bad back-up/supermarket beans if you are stuck and are around €4.50 a bag I think


  • #177
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    caviardreams wrote: »
    I have tried a few of the discountcoffee beans and didn't find them great tbh - I think you would be doing your lovely new machine a disservice! :) Well worth spending a bit more on freshly roasted beans - the difference is massive imo and you can pick up 1kg of freshly roasted beans delivered from the likes of Ponaire for around €20-22 iirc. That's a good deal as you would normally pay €7-8 for a 250g bag from most coffee shops
    Worth twice the price though?


  • #178
    wush06
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭wush06


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    I've ordered this - the De'Longhi Magnifica ECAM 22.110 - for only €299 plus €10 delivery on Amazon Germany.

    https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00400OMU0/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_2

    delonghi.png


    It's €360 on Amazon France and nearer to €400 on Amazon UK so the Amazon Germany is a very good deal.

    From what I gather it's actually a better model than the ESAM4200 being discussed on here.

    Looking forward to some good coffee!

    It's down to €269 now so just bought it and sent it to my parcel motel Christmas sorted so early for the missus the weight of my shoulders and it's only the start of November 😂😂😂👍👍👍 cheers.


  • #179
    caviardreams
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,610 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    cruhoortwunk wrote: »
    Worth twice the price though?

    It's all relative. Imo if you are spending €200+ on a machine you might as well put decent beans into it, otherwise I don't really see the point to be honest. You may as well just use pre-ground in a french press - it would be much cheaper.


  • #180
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    caviardreams wrote: »
    I have tried a few of the discountcoffee beans and didn't find them great tbh - I think you would be doing your lovely new machine a disservice! :) Well worth spending a bit more on freshly roasted beans - the difference is massive imo and you can pick up 1kg of freshly roasted beans delivered from the likes of Ponaire for around €20-22 iirc. That's a good deal as you would normally pay €7-8 for a 250g bag from most coffee shops

    The Colombian beans in M&S aren't bad back-up/supermarket beans if you are stuck and are around €4.50 a bag I think

    Totally agree, its pointless spending a couple of hundred on a machine and running mediocre beans through it. I can vouch for Ponaire they are quite reasonable as prices go for freshly roasted beans they have a good range plus free delivery for orders over 500g


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  • #181
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    wush06 wrote: »
    It's down to €269 now so just bought it and sent it to my parcel motel Christmas sorted so early for the missus the weight of my shoulders and it's only the start of November 😂😂😂👍👍👍 cheers.

    That's a great price for a really good machine


  • #182
    wush06
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭wush06


    NATLOR wrote: »
    Totally agree, its pointless spending a couple of hundred on a machine and running mediocre beans through it. I can vouch for Ponaire they are quite reasonable as prices go for freshly roasted beans they have a good range plus free delivery for orders over 500g

    Hey is there a place where you can talk and compare all the different type beans and so on instead of in bargain alerts.


  • #183
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    wush06 wrote: »
    Hey is there a place where you can talk and compare all the different type beans and so on instead of in bargain alerts.

    There is a coffee and tea forum here


  • #184
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,985 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    caviardreams wrote: »
    It's all relative. Imo if you are spending €200+ on a machine you might as well put decent beans into it, otherwise I don't really see the point to be honest. You may as well just use pre-ground in a french press - it would be much cheaper.

    On the other hand you maybe spending €200+ to save hundreds. I certainly have! Probably thousands at this stage!!

    If you switch from a starbucks a day to making your own coffee at home, it will pay for itself within 9 months. 3 cups a day.....

    I find that even with cheap lavazza beans you still get a far better coffee then starbucks and save lots of money. And even cheap lavazza will be far better then pre-ground in a french press, while being much easier to use and no more expensive beyond the initial investment.

    Don't get me wrong, if you want to spend the extra, that is cool, treat yourself. But the point I'm making these machines can actually be a serious money saving exercise.


  • #185
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    bk wrote: »
    On the other hand you maybe spending €200+ to save hundreds. I certainly have! Probably thousands at this stage!!

    If you switch from a starbucks a day to making your own coffee at home, it will pay for itself within 9 months. 3 cups a day.....

    I find that even with cheap lavazza beans you still get a far better coffee then starbucks and save lots of money. And even cheap lavazza will be far better then pre-ground in a french press, while being much easier to use and no more expensive beyond the initial investment.

    Don't get me wrong, if you want to spend the extra, that is cool, treat yourself. But the point I'm making these machines can actually be a serious money saving exercise.
    I agree. Some of the discountcoffee have won great taste awards, just the same as the ponaire ones have.
    I wonder would the lads above pass a blind taste test. They're coming across as coffee snobs to me. 'I'd never buy beans from a place that has discount in the name'


  • #186
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,159 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    Of all the "cheap" beans I've tried I'm now sticking with tesco finest strength 3, the Colombian ones I think. Tastes better than the likes of lavazza to me and about €3.50 a bag.


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  • #187
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    Having discovered these in my local cafe a year ago I would say Ariosa beans all the way...Espresso blend #2

    They are in Meath roasting their own beans and sell online and also Temple Bar market on Saturdays ( where they also give you a free coffee if getting beans!). A little dearer than getting Lavazzo in Tesco though but they are fresh roasted.

    I have zero connection with them, just love these beans and they are great in my DeLonghi which is now down to €269 on Amazon Germany.


  • #188
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    +1 for Ariosa, I've only been using them a while myself. Bailies are good too, haven't tried Ponaire


  • #189
    bleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭bleary


    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011


  • #190
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    Use "THANKS10" for 10 % off aswell ;)


  • #191
    supue
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭supue


    Hi Bleary, how did you complete your order on De Longhi'a site - it won't let me change billing from a UK default and my revolut payment is failing?


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  • #192
    spuddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 803 ✭✭✭spuddy


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    For £225, how does it compare with the Magnifica ECAM 22.110 or ESAM4200?


  • #193
    toonarmy1
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭toonarmy1


    is this as good a price ill get in store in ireland ?

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135.htm


  • #194
    spuddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 803 ✭✭✭spuddy


    spuddy wrote: »
    For £225, how does it compare with the Magnifica ECAM 22.110 or ESAM4200?

    Found the answer to my own question here. Not a whole lot of difference from the looks of things.


  • #195
    shakedown
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭shakedown


    bleary wrote: »
    Delonghi having a sale at the moment
    http://www.delonghi.com/blackfridayuk
    Using parcel motel I've ordered this for 250 gbp

    AUTENTICA ETAM 29.510.B

    http://www.delonghi.com/en-gb/products/coffee/coffee-makers/automatic-coffee-makers/autentica-etam-29510sb-0132220011

    THANKS10 code gets it down to £225.


  • #196
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    shakedown wrote: »
    THANKS10 code gets it down to £225.

    You trying to steal my thunder? ☺☺☺


  • #197
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    spuddy wrote: »
    Found the answer to my own question here. Not a whole lot of difference from the looks of things.

    ESAM4200 is £229 on amazon currently. Which is better, this or autentica


  • #198
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    sweetie wrote: »
    ESAM4200 is £229 on amazon currently. Which is better, this or autentica

    The ESAM4200 has a water tank at the side, and for me this makes the task of filling up the tank a lot easier, a tank at the back (for me) would be a lot more cumbersome to refill.

    Just my two cent.


  • #199
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Signed up for the Delonghi serious about coffee site to claim my free gifts and it takes me to a coffee seller who I have to email for my free samples but no mention of the free service or coffee cups. Anyone manage to get these?


  • #200
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    sweetie wrote: »
    Signed up for the Delonghi serious about coffee site to claim my free gifts and it takes me to a coffee seller who I have to email for my free samples but no mention of the free service or coffee cups. Anyone manage to get these?

    Just got my machine today. Makes a hell of a racket upon making a cuppa.... 🀔🀔🀔


  • #201
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    A bit off topic Anyone recommend a good milk, I try to froth some of them and they just wont,


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