Again, i am really impressed with the build quality, and functionality of this coffee maker.

Again, i am really impressed with the build quality, and functionality of this coffee maker.  Read Less

The grinder works well so far and no problems with clogging up.

The grinder works well so far and no problems with clogging up.  Read Less

You really have to experiment with the beans to get the taste right.

You really have to experiment with the beans to get the taste right.  Read Less

It takes some fiddling to get the proportions right with the temperature, which seems a bit high.

It takes some fiddling to get the proportions right with the temperature, which seems a bit high.  Read Less

I would normally overlook this, but the price and audience for this coffee maker would be more likely to care.

I would normally overlook this, but the price and audience for this coffee maker would be more likely to care.  Read Less

The machine has 23” electrical cord that terminates in a standard north american 2-prong polarized plug (120v input).

The machine has 23” electrical cord that terminates in a standard north american 2-prong polarized plug (120v input).  Read Less

So a competent maker that earns itself a 4-star rating .

So a competent maker that earns itself a 4-star rating .  Read Less

In terms of price, this would be a five-star item maybe if it were also a great bargain, but it isn't.

In terms of price, this would be a five-star item maybe if it were also a great bargain, but it isn't.  Read Less