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Overall Rating	7.5, Based on 35 Reviews
Avg Price	$100.00
Manufacturer	Breville (Chinese Origin)
Machine Type	Conical Burr Grinder, Bean Hopper, Grinds Catcher, Timer
Colors	Brushed Metal / Black / Clear Plastic
Class	Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review	No
First Look	No
QuickShot	No

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Called the Ikon, BarAroma, and BCG450XL, this is a multipurpose conical burr grinder from Breville, with a built in timer and grind hopper.

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Don Ferron (quality: 6.0)	10.14.2008	Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Looks good, grinds right, a great value at retail.

Pat D'Arcy (quality: 8.0)	08.20.2007	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Decent grind, attractive appearance, no static and not too loud.

Meta Phoric (quality: 7.0)	09.23.2007	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A Conical Burr Grinder for the rest of us...

Eric Mattocks (quality: 7.3)	03.04.2009	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best grinder under $300. !

Tyler Noble (quality: 7.5)	03.03.2009	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: After a simple no-brainer modification, this grinder is great for espresso!!

Lance Johnson (quality: 8.0)	04.04.2008	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Though I've been slow to get the message, a good grinder like the Breville makes a world of difference in your coffee enjoyment.

Marc Tischler (quality: 7.8)	08.29.2007	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Very affordable burr grinder with nice aesthetics, small footprint, and most importantly good grind. Great first grinder if you are on a limited budget.

Tim Hett (quality: 3.2)	03.17.2008	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Solid grinder delivers. Very happy with this purchase.

Johann Ramirez (quality: 6.7)	10.09.2008	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great starter grinder with quick modification is able to produce consistent high quality grinds for Espresso.

Adam Trimble	01.09.2013	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Good grinder, unless you are looking for an artistic piece of kitchenware.

Eric Pellenbarg (quality: 7.0)	01.17.2009	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If your budget isn't ready for a $300+ grinder, this is a very good choice.

Michelle P (quality: 8.3)	05.13.2008	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: I think it's the perfect burr grinder for french press coffee!

Ian King (quality: 8.0)	04.03.2008	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: It's not an art work, it's a fine appliance that gets the job done nicely.

Adie Williams	09.13.2009	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Worth the $89 on Amazon, this user friendly machine can grind espresso in it's finest settings and is definitely great for drip as well!

Craig Murray (quality: 4.0)	05.14.2008	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: old saying you get what you pay for any one want to buy my breville

Mike Filigenzi (quality: 6.5)	03.28.2009	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Solid unit - high quality and high value.

Brian Woodward (quality: 3.0)	03.17.2008	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great grinder for the money; capable of espresso-grade grinds.

Paul Jones	10.08.2007	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good grinder for the price once modified.

Drew Fleck (quality: 7.5)	08.15.2007	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: All-in-all I am very satisfied with this purchase. Bottom line- it is so affordable and works so well that I'll be able to put money aside for an even nicer grinder when it's time to upgrade, and I'll be able to drink excellent espresso in the meantime.

Christopher Covolo (quality: 6.0)	01.26.2013	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Simple, small grinder for people that are buying their own beans - but loud.

Eran Levy (quality: 7.3)	10.04.2008	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: good grinder after all .

Dunno Lol (quality: 6.8)	10.26.2007	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: If you are looking for good espresso, step away from this grinder.

Lewis Jordan (quality: 7.0)	09.03.2008	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Get one!

Davin Gegolick (quality: 7.0)	06.07.2012	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Best burr grinder for the price!

Ash Furrow (quality: 7.0)	08.30.2010	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Not recommended for espresso. Good starter grinder after I modified it, but wore out quickly. Get a better starter grinder if you can at all afford it.

Mick Paulin (quality: 8.0)	01.11.2010	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Excellent machine when it's not broken...

Andrew B (quality: 7.3)	10.19.2008	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Buy it if you're looking for a reasonably priced burr grinder for everything BUT espresso

Louie Woodhams (quality: 7.0)	03.15.2008	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Nice grinder, but not enough range for espresso.

Scot Murray (quality: 6.0)	11.01.2009	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Worked well for my Krups steam-powered, but isn't nearly fine enough for Miss Silvia... she's a demands more than it can produce.

Michel Roberge	06.01.2012	Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: For the price, it's a good bet, as long as you're not looking for an espresso grinder.

Michael Ventura (quality: 3.3)	05.03.2009	Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: After modifying to get a finer grind it only gets an "okay" espresso grind, not great (~20 sec's). For same $$, my modified Baratza Maestro was better.

Evan Patton	10.04.2009	Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Good initial quality, but chronic clogging has me searching for a replacement after 18 months

Max Snook (quality: 2.3)	05.14.2009	Rating: 3.4
Bottom Line: Does not live up to its billing.

Joel Schulz (quality: 7.0)	12.02.2009	Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: For espresso it is useless and Breville admits it. Too bad the product was not as good as Breville's customer service. They offered a refund if my retailer did not. MORE THAN I CAN SAY FOR BODUM.

Sherry Xu (quality: 6.0)	10.31.2009	Rating: 0.2
Bottom Line: DON'T BUY THIS ONE

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