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Product Details

Overall Rating	8.4, Based on 70 Reviews
Avg Price	$350.00
Manufacturer	Rancilio
Machine Type	Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors	Metal / Black, White / Black, Red / Black
Class	Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review	No
First Look	Yes
QuickShot	No

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A prosumer level espresso grinder that has been on the market since 1991. Grinder has seen changes cosmetically since introduction, now featuring steel side panels. Features professional burrs and motor inside. At $380 (Feb '09) the price is on the high side.

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John Trefethen (quality: 7.3)	03.07.2008	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic, Reliable, Dependable, Simple to Opperate.

Jonathan Ewing	09.22.2009	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Beautiful, simplistic design. Consistent Grind.

Joseph Levitt (quality: 7.0)	12.11.2004	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Put your "Jolly" up for sale on ebay and get yourself a fantastic, commercial-quality grinder.

Justin Shardey (quality: 7.8)	01.18.2002	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent value and performance - buy one and you won't be disappointed.

Karen Nakamura (quality: 5.0)	08.20.2000	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Lives up to its name, long live Rocky!

Laurence Yeung (quality: 7.0)	12.15.2004	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: If you're ready to take the plunge into the world of specialty coffee, this should be on your short list.

Mark Farris (quality: 6.3)	01.15.2000	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A grinder I would recommend for home use without any reservations.

Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)	10.24.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Rocky costs more than many are willing to pay. But like so many things in the marketplace, you get what you pay for: Reliability and Quality.

Mark Prince (quality: 8.1)	01.15.2000	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Best grinder you can get for the home for under $400. Will improve your shots by a significant amount.

Michael Nelson (quality: 6.7)	03.16.2002	Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: Good basic construction, with several design defects and poor Q.A. at the factory

Michael Owen (quality: 1.0)	07.31.2009	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A grinder with plenty of power and grind settings.

Mike G (quality: 7.5)	03.07.2008	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: $300 is a lot for a coffee grinder, but I'm happy with the purchase!

Mike Wright (quality: 4.8)	11.25.2001	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: It's the only burr grinder I've used, but it's hard to imagine anything better.

Nic Miller-Clendon (quality: 7.7)	06.04.2008	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A solid machine that lives up to the hype - don't bother with the doser!

Patrick Sloane (quality: 6.0)	06.29.2006	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Quality you can rely on at a a price which is right - but go the doserless model!

Paul Pikowsky (quality: 7.0)	11.13.2005	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Beauty and performance for the home espresso grinder

Peter Farrell (quality: 6.0)	01.02.2005	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Regardless of the price if you are looking for a solid and professional grinder under $300.00 this grinder is worth serious consideration.

Richard Ross (quality: 5.5)	06.17.2008	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This is the starting point for good burr grinders, don't settle for less.

Richard Wolfson (quality: 4.4)	11.08.2004	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: As advertised -- get over your fears of spending real money for a grinder and pull the trigger. Go doserless. You won't be sorry.

Robert Turner (quality: 5.3)	01.04.2005	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I see why it's so popular and why so many people devote their time to make it even better.

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