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Starbucks has several models of auto drip coffee makers, with thermal carafes and digital controls
Ashley HD (quality: 4.6)
07.27.2002
Rating: 0.0
Product Reviewed: Aroma
Bottom Line: Cant describe in words the horrible experience we had!
Kris Stodola (quality: 1.0)
10.06.2004
Rating: 1.8
Product Reviewed: Barista Aroma Grande
Bottom Line: Never again will I buy a Starbucks machine - not after 4 tries!
James Jones (quality: 3.4)
04.06.2003
Rating: 2.0
Product Reviewed: Barista Aroma
Bottom Line: Run - don't walk - from this one. Buy something that works.
RON FISHER (quality: 3.0)
08.07.2007
Rating: 2.6
Product Reviewed: STARBUCKS
Bottom Line: JUNK
Eileen McNamara (quality: 8.5)
06.11.2006
Rating: 2.8
Product Reviewed: Barristar Aroma Solo
Bottom Line: I will come over to your house and make a mess for the same $69.00. Save your money......
Tara Adams
03.07.2007
Rating: 3.0
Product Reviewed: Aroma Thermal Brewer
Bottom Line: Unless you want to clean up daily messes, don't buy this machine!
Bernard Davidoff
12.17.2005
Rating: 3.4
Product Reviewed: Barista
Bottom Line: Stay away
Kate Daly
04.03.2006
Rating: 3.6
Product Reviewed: Barista Aroma
Bottom Line: Waiting for them to correct the design flaws so I can try again. Tll then, it's back to the Black and Decker for me.
Pepper Minica (quality: 3.0)
08.02.2001
Rating: 4.0
Product Reviewed: Starbucks Barista
Bottom Line: There are lemons out there so beware.
Sharron Armel
12.13.2008
Rating: 4.0
Product Reviewed: Barista Aroma Solo
Bottom Line: Starbucks should be embarassed to have their name on this!
Scott Sowers (quality: 9.0)
03.13.2006
Rating: 4.6
Product Reviewed: Aroma Solo
Bottom Line: Haven't tossed, but wouldn't buy again
J M
02.08.2012
Rating: 4.8
Product Reviewed: Aroma Solo
Bottom Line: Dont use it on a counter that stains, and definitley be prepared for the cup to leap out of your cars cupholder into your lap.
Jim Sheffield (quality: 5.0)
10.06.2005
Rating: 5.0
Product Reviewed: Aroma Grande
Bottom Line: avoid aroma grande
Ken Ballou
11.10.2006
Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: Starbucks Barista Aroma
Bottom Line: Cold coffee, dripply poor, glad for the recall.
Paul August (quality: 5.0)
02.07.2006
Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: Aroma Solo
Bottom Line: Instead of buying the SOLO, just send me the $60 and I'll drop by and spill water for you, same cost, but I'll go away!
Michael Callihan (quality: 6.8)
01.21.2003
Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: Starbucks Barista Aroma
Bottom Line: Is it really better than the standard Wal-Mart issued Krups that it replaces? So far, I can't say that it is...Don't tell my wife.
J. D. (quality: 10.0)
03.16.2006
Rating: 5.6
Product Reviewed: DCM485
Bottom Line: Brew temperature, as read by instant read thermometer, A MEASLEY 175 degrees for majority of the brew!
Bongo BCBeanBoy (quality: 4.9)
03.18.2002
Rating: 5.8
Product Reviewed: aroma
Bottom Line: do not buy if you make less than full carafe of coffee.
Alex Eves (quality: 3.0)
06.18.2006
Rating: 6.0
Product Reviewed: Starbucks Barista Aroma
Bottom Line: Doesn't brew hot enough, carafe doesn't keep coffee hot for more then 1 hour, won't produce anything better then you can get from a $30 to $60 drip machine.
Rick Carnes
01.25.2006
Rating: 6.0
Product Reviewed: Aroma Grande
Bottom Line: Looks great but if you want hot coffee buy a machine with a glass lined carafe.
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