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  • #16
    Re: Subject: The Point Of Entry? Sunbeam EM3800?

    Thanks again for the replies - Especially Ven for the last one.

    I am definately edging towards the Iberital.

    Are there two models of the Iberital as indicated in http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163235531 ? "Manual model has on-off switch operation with traditional ground coffee dispenser. Automatic model grinds the coffee fresh and has a volume adjustment for amount of ground coffee required. "

    If so, the $300ish one is the manual one? How much more is the auto model and what are the pros of this?

    Wade

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    • #17
      Re: Subject: The Point Of Entry? Sunbeam EM3800?

      Originally posted by WadeBeger link=1176047623/0#12 date=1176116451
      So much information. My brain is dying.

      If I get an Iberital, will it grind fine for courser stuff (plunger etc..)?
      Ive heard it takes 12 or so revoltions to go from course to fine - Does it really take that long? Wouldnt it take 15ish seconds to turn that?
      With the MDF, being stepped you just set it on the number for a plunger and turn it on - then turn it off when all the coffee has been ground. It has a manual on/off switch so you are in complete control.


      The biggest problem is that there are so many different opinions, lol.
      Pros for dosers, cons for dosers and vice versa. Pros for moving up to Rocky, but then its stepped.. But its a higher quality grind? But then you cant adjust it as finely, so maybe you lose that quality? Iberital cant compete with Madcap/Mazzer and maybe worth moving up? But will I notice the difference at this stage? argh


      On a side note as well, where do people dose the coffee if they want to make plunger? Into the plunger?
      Yep, there are pros and cons to everything.  My advice is to work out what you need, what you want to/can afford to spend etc etc

      Ay present,  with using a plunger you could possibly be better off with the MDF as you do not have the turning issues that the Iberital has.

      When you decide to get a Machine the MDF will still be able to do the job  to suit a machine too.

      If you decide to upgrade to a mazzer, you will still be able to get a good price for your MDF (or Iberital if you get that)

      There are people here with high end machines who still use these grinders with no issues so really it is a matter of how soon you want to get your machine - a Mazzer is expensive.

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      • #18
        Re: Subject: The Point Of Entry? Sunbeam EM3800?

        If youre not in a hurry for a grinder (apart from itching to get started! ), Id also recommend keeping an eye on the for sale section of coffeesnobs, as good second hand grinders will often come up, and youll get more bang for your buck. Decent grinders are like decent machines - they rarely break if cared for almost irrespective of their age.

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