Damn you John. :) bmc
On Mar 27, 2011, at 11:02 PM, John Brinkman wrote: > Hi > > My Brewtus went in to get a leak in the boiler, where the element plugs in, > sorted out and the agent very cunningly lent me a La Marzocco GS3 to use > while they are sorting it out. > I thought that you guys would be interested in my opinions on the GS3 after > using it for a week :-) > > Likes: > - The volumetric dosing is fantastic, I never realised how much easier things > are when you don't have to think about when to stop the shot > - The built in Chrono, it is strangely satisfying to see all you shots > pulling their 60mls in exactly the same time > - On/Off timer that can be set from the console > - Steam power is awesome, can start a shot, fill the jug up and start > steaming the milk, milk is ready as the shot finishes, took a bit getting > used to at the start and had a few cups of HOT milk but now it is fantastic > - The joystick toggle for the steam is also really neat compared to a turning > knob. > - Overall, I would say that the build quality is much better than the Brewtus > - Height, I can have cups on the cup warmer while the machine is located on > my kitchen counter (Brewtus is too tall) > > Dislikes: > - Drip tray cover feels like it is an after thought, is loose and feels like > it should be slotting in somewhere to stop it from being able to rattle about > - Price! > > Whilst the GS3 is an awesome machine and I would think probably the right up > there are the pinnacle of home machines. I still find it very hard to justify > spending that much money on it. I will be collecting my Brewtus today so > reluctantly have to take the GS3 back :-(, have been considering robbing a > bank on the way. > > JohnB > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
