[Barefoot]

I'm planning on surprising my husband with a Keurig for his birthday. What model would you recommend? Or would you recommend a different brand name?

[chuckinca]

My wife makes the coffee so it isn't something that would be one my birthday present list.


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[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'm planning on surprising my husband with a Keurig for his birthday. What model would you recommend? Or would you recommend a different brand name?

DON'T get the Keurig brand!! I had 2 of them and each lasted about a year even though they were the deluxe edition and heavier duty than the ones like Wal Mart carries. They just "gave out" and we don't drink all that much coffee. Finally got a Cuisinart (Sams Club) that uses the K cups. It is much smoother, quieter and sturdier and we love it. If you'll check online you will find many complaints about the Keurig brand brewers. Pretty much the same complaints. They have a year warranty and they last a year and one day!! I love my K cups but think the Cuisinart is just a better made product.

[soonfl]

I prefer the one that has the water reserve . This one has an auto on for the morning also.

FYI Starbucks K cups have been found at Walmart. Cleaned out by the next day.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

DON'T get the Keurig brand!! I had 2 of them and each lasted about a year even though they were the deluxe edition and heavier duty than the ones like Wal Mart carries. They just "gave out" and we don't drink all that much coffee. Finally got a Cuisinart (Sams Club) that uses the K cups. It is much smoother, quieter and sturdier and we love it. If you'll check online you will find many complaints about the Keurig brand brewers. Pretty much the same complaints. They have a year warranty and they last a year and one day!! I love my K cups but think the Cuisinart is just a better made product.

Our local store was selling Tassimo Makers at half price. They also had Cuisinarts on sale. It's probably because I know nothing about them, but I somehow feel more comfortable with the Keurig Bramd.

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'm planning on surprising my husband with a Keurig for his birthday. What model would you recommend? Or would you recommend a different brand name?

......We prefer the SENSEO...has a 3 cup reservior..ONE cup is made at a time...

......uses a flat pod ....$ 4.75 for 15 to 18 pods...PODS are readily available at Publix and several other places like Target.
... The SENSEO machine is ordered ON-LINE from... SENSEO . com ...
......About $55 to 80 bucks.....
......3 of our kids had the Keurig...ALL switched to the SENSEO...after trying coffee at our place. We have used Senseo for at least 8 years. Have 2... one for home ...and...one for trips.....Less messy...less pricey...BUT...of course IF you want CANDY FLAVORED Creamy COFFEE... you will have to buy the flavored cream seperately at your local store.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by soonfl

I prefer the one that has the water reserve . This one has an auto on for the morning also.

FYI Starbucks K cups have been found at Walmart. Cleaned out by the next day.

I am soooooooooooooooooooooo Happy with this Keuig model. Wife got it for me last Christmas! The water reserve is a must. These machine are Da Bomb! Da Best! Da one! so simple even a CarGuy can't mess it up!

Only hard part is picking out all the cool new coffee blends, cocco, hot cider teas etc

We bought one for all the Kids for Christmas. One had a problem Company shipped and new one ASAP! Don't know about the other Senseo model it might be great also.

H

[RichieLion]

Customer service for Keurig is wonderful. They take care of your problems, if any, fast and with no hassle.

We had a bit of trouble with ours and they sent me a replacement coffee maker immediately. Doesn't get much better than that.

[Tickled_pink]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Our local store was selling Tassimo Makers at half price. They also had Cuisinarts on sale. It's probably because I know nothing about them, but I somehow feel more comfortable with the Keurig Bramd.

We own the Tassimo Maker. As far as the machine goes, it has been great, but they don't have the variety of pods for it like Keurig. Since Tassimo discontinued the Starbucks coffee pods, we haven't found a substitute that we like that will fit their machine, so we're basically stuck with a coffee marker and no way of making a decent cup of coffee. Before we purchase our next coffee maker, I will first research the different varieties of coffee pods for each coffee maker, then make my purchase based on that.

[k2at]

We have the keurig with the water supply and love it.

[BobandMarilyn]

Bought the Platinum model which had problems after about 4 months. Keurig immediately sent us a new and updated machine with another one year warranty. Like the machine and available coffe. Recommend that you purchase the in-reservoir filter and use filtered water from the frig.

[Posh 08]

I have the Cuisinart at home and the Keurig at work. Both are over a year old and have been doing a great job. I really like the Cuisinart machine but find filters for it can be a hassle, but I like the 4oz setting for espresso shots. Bottom line is either is great at this hour of the morning. Hi Ho, off to work we go.

[Tom Hannon]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

I am soooooooooooooooooooooo Happy with this Keuig model. Wife got it for me last Christmas! The water reserve is a must. These machine are Da Bomb! Da Best! Da one! so simple even a CarGuy can't mess it up!

Only hard part is picking out all the cool new coffee blends, cocco, hot cider teas etc

We bought one for all the Kids for Christmas. One had a problem Company shipped and new one ASAP! Don't know about the other Senseo model it might be great also.

H

I agree with Car Guy. Keuig is a great coffee maker. The machine will put Mr. Coffee out of business. It is the ONLY way to make coffee. It took a while to find my favorite brands but Keuig gives a sample pack with the machine and you will find your own favorites. Hopefully, in time, conventional coffee brands will be in K-cups. I woke up with Maxwell House as long as I drank coffee and had 7-11 brand at work. It would be great to have that option in K-Cups.

[2catsmeow]

We have had the Keurig Elite Brewing System for over two years and just love it. Never had any problems - and many, many different 'K-cup' varieties to chose from. They are even available at Bealls and Bed Bath & Beyond if you don't want to order online. Remember to register your coffee maker on their website to receive a free package of K-cups. Had the Senseo but the lack of 'pod' variety helped us make the decision to change. I don't think you will be disappointed, but do get the one with the water resevoir.

[Yorio]

We have Keurig up North and here. Our son gave us a big one with water reservoir for Christmas last year but we had to get another for TV. We bought one here at Belk and definitely sales person recommended one with water reservoir. The size is a bit smaller than the one up North but just right for the two of us.