The price is right for the newly updated Maestro (2007).  After researching burr grinders, I found this one to the best one for my budget ($100).  It gives a good, even consistent grind.  The grind-to-portafilter option works pretty well.  It has a small footprint which is a big plus for a small kitchen.

The plastic case could be a little sturdier and the components could fit together a little more snugly.  Grinding to my portafilter is a little messy, but it could be much worse.

I recently entered the world of espresso, after years of enjoying press-pot and moka-pot coffee.  After buying my first pump-driven espresso machine, I started reading Coffee Geek articles and reviews and realized that I needed to invest in a good burr grinder.  I found that Baratza was the only one who offered a 100-dollar burr grinder with the essentials (slow and cool operation, a variety of grind settings, and the ability to feed grounds directly into the portafilter).

I have been pleased with the versatility of the Maestro.  I can grind the coffee fine enough to choke my espresso machine (Buon Caffe 330) and coarse enough for my press pot.

I bought this Maestro through Whole Latte Love.  They price matched a competitor's site, which brought the price down from $115 to $99.  Unfortunately, it came without the cleaning brush.  When I called Whole Latte Love about it, they quickly passed me on to Baratza for a replacement.  Baratza is shipping a new one to me, free of charge.  I'll probably buy from Whole Latte Love again.