KRUPS GVX1-14 Black Burr Mill Coffee Grinder

Pros: Price! It's CHEAP for a burr grinder. The grind is usually pretty consistent. I can get the grind fine enough for my mid-range espresso machine (which admittedly doesn't like an ultra-fine grind). It also does fine with coarser grinds for french press and drip.

Cons: 1. It's messy. After grinding I have found that unless I give the unit a good shake, it will spill excess grinds onto the countertop when I remove the container to access my grinds.

2. Grinds will static cling to the catch container, so it must be cleaned often.

3. The lid to the catch container is chintzy and static-clingy, grinds stick to it, so wherever you set it down after removing it there will be grinds left behind. A lidless design would have been better.

Other Thoughts: You wouldn't want to use this for a high-end espresso machine that demands the finest and most consistent of grinds. But if you can afford a high-end espresso machine, why are you looking at a cheap grinder??

I never had a problem with the button. Sometimes it wouldn't turn on because of one of the safeties- push down on the hopper lid, push the catch container all the way in, try again- it works.

Pros: Grinds all grades of coffee nicely indeed- especially the course grade I use for my vintage percolator. Very handsome looking unit- quite stylish. Has the look of a well made unit. Not too difficult to clean- plastic parts are designed to air dry.

Cons: Very fussy when it comes to operate. There are two safeties that prevent accidental usage- just what you'd expect these days. However, they are overly sensitive and you keep finding yourself pressing the power button and aligning all the parts until it finally comes on. After just three months of this - it died. And I was gentle too... Now the power button looks like an ogre punched it .

Other Thoughts: Big disappointment from the folks at Krups- I expected much better. Now it's RMA time. Hopefully, I'll get a better replacement or I'll buy something generic next time round.

Pros: a good buy....if you like Italian espresso grind its the best I have used simply because by virtue of design the oily beans necessary pass the grinder very nicely.The interna baffle is the nuts.Also does well with other grinds too.

Cons: none really if you have dealt with other bur mill grinders....Its pretty rugged....we drink alot of coffee around here every day and it chuggs along nicely.I waited a couple of months befor reporting

Pros: Adjustable grind, burr grinder makes the best grind available, easy to clean,

Cons: Button on mine broke after 2+ years (otherwise still going strong!). It still works, but I have to press the switch behind the button using a fingertip, which is a bit awkward. I expected it to last a bit longer than that.

Other Thoughts: To the reviewer with the button problem - there are two safety switches that must connect before the button works. One is on the lid, the other is on the grind basket. Both have to be fully engaged before the grinder will work, and you do have to exert some pressure to make this happen. It becomes second nature after using it a few times. Also, you MUST clean this thing every few months, especially if you use oily beans. Fortunately, cleaning it is very easy.

Pros: Works well

Cons: none so far

Pros: Works great, there was only 1 review when I bought this and he said he had problems with the button. I figured I'd take a chance seeing that he said he would buy it again if it wasn't for that. I'm glad I did, it's a great little machine. Lots of features.

Cons: None as yet

Other Thoughts: pretty much said it all, it's worth the money.

Pros: Grinds coffee. Several settings for fineness and number of cups. Auto shutoff.

Cons: I wish I could give a strong recommendation for this grinder but it has given me a few problems.
Problem 1:The worst is the fact that when I press the on button it often fails to come on. There is a switch that the lid to the bean hopper must depress before the on button works. So I often have to fiddle with the lid, taking it on and off several times or pressing down on it on the right side where the switch is located that it must depress. Either I got a lemon or Krups has a sorry design for this product.

Problem 2: When I called Krups they told me that I MUST PAY SHIPPING to the repair center to have it repaired. I asked if they would reimburse me if they found a problem and they said no. You pay shipping - it is in our warranty policy. (however they will pay to ship the repaired unit back to me)

Problem 3: Poor design of the lid to the plastic grounds container. Static causes the grounds stick to it and if you are not very careful, the lid will fall into the container.

Other Thoughts: I would buy again except for the switch problem.