Delonghi ICM 18 B

Advantages: Ease of Use, inexpensive
Disadvantages: no cord storage

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Advantages: Makes the coffee pretty quickly, and keeps it hot, and the looks are good.
Disadvantages: Jug leaks, price

...Have had this coffee machine for about 18 months now, and as the last reviewer said, the lid of my jug came off after only a few days. Never been near a dishwasher but was unable to get it replaced by De Longhi. After a few months water also began to appear from underneath the machine, but I perserved with it, becauses it does make very nice coffee! It has a control for making your coffee lighter or darker, and after many experiments could see that it made no discernable difference, coffee was always strong, but I like it strong so was happy. The removable water jug with descaler was awkward as the centre section would float about and had to be pushed in. Unfortunately I purchased on looks and on the basis that the manufacturer was well known and reliable. I would not recommend this to anyone, and really wish I had got my act... Read review

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Advantages: makes lovely coffee quickly - cheap - makes up to 10 cups
Disadvantages: bulky

...I bought my Delonghi ICM2B for £25 from Comet rather than pay £300+ for a coffee machine with more technology than NASA. I have a serious addiction to caffeine and without it cannot function at all first thing in the morning so I needed a cheap and quick no frills coffee maker and I got it with this beast. EASE OF USE It is a doddle to use the coffee maker. Filter papers are inserted into the top section that swings out to make it easier - coffee is measured out and put on top of the filter and the water reserved is topped up with water - The water line is marked off with the number of cups the machine will make - The maximum being 10. Once the above has been done you are ready to roll and the power switch is flicked on and the water starts to warm - bubbling and quiet gurgling sounds as it makes its way up from the reserve... Read review

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