Was looking for a coffee machine for the office and the fact this had fingerprint recognition for coffees, well I couldn't resist! Thought this 1 was gonna break the bank until I did the sums! Cost me $1799 + $64 postage less $250 cash back makes it $1613. WINNING!
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Highlights:
Multi-user and Multi-beverage
Fingerprint user recognition
6 unique user profiles for 9 beverages
Integrated automatic milk function with Autoclean
Bean- to-cup customization
SBS: patented adjustable espresso crema and body structure
Patented intelligent adjustable milk froth
Full bean-to-cup customization
Easy to use
Dynamic multi-media user interface
Ergonomic in day-by-day operations
Easy of cleaning and maintaining
Automatic cleaning and de-scaling
Frontal access to removable brewing group
Features:
Fingerprint user recognition
You can immediately and easily select your own personal profile via the finger print recognition device.
SBS: patented adjustable espresso crema and body structure
Philips Saeco exclusively allows you to adjust your espresso's intensity, altering the crema and body structure as it is dispensed. Simply by turning the knob you can prepare the crema exactly according to your taste. A little knob that makes a big difference.
6 unique user profiles for 9 beverages
Up to 9 coffee specialties can be personalized by 6 different users – every family member gets his or her own favorite customized specialty with just one touch
Patented intelligent adjustable milk froth
Only Philips Saeco offers an intelligent milk froth adjustment system. Simply select the level of froth you'd like via the beverage menu.
Automatic cleaning and de-scaling
Easy to use includes easy maintainance: Thanks to the automatic cleaning and de-scaling cycles, you are guaranteed perfect enjoyment every day and maximum longevity for your automatic espresso machine.
Dynamic multi-media user interface
The wide color TFT screen allows colorful and dynamic pictures to always know exactly what the coffee machine is doing or what it needs. The brewing group is at the heart of every fully automatic coffee machine and it should always be kept clean. A task that doesn’t get any more convenient than with a Saeco: remove, rinse and re-insert – finished
Full bean-to-cup customization
Everything just the way you like it: Choose your favorite coffee blend and adjust coffee length, intensity, temperature, crema and body structure until they all meet your personal taste perfectly.
Ergonomic in day-by-day operations
Philips-Saeco is a synonym for convenience: refilling beans or water, emptying the coffee-dump box or the drip tray, all compartments are directly accessible.
Specifications:
Removable brewing group, Removable watertank
Energy saving: Selectable Eco-mode
Boiler: Stainless steel
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power: 1500 W
Voltage: 240 V
Pump Pressure: 15 bar
Coffee bean capacity: 350 gr
Dump box capacity: 14 servings
Milk carafe capacity: 0.5 l
Water tank capacity: 1.6 l
Product dimensions (L x D x H): 280x370x420 mm
Weight: 16,1 kg
really? that was your defining feature which sealed the deal?