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05-12-08, 06:24 PM
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This is a scanned 1985 ad from the Italian computer magazine Microcomputer for an espresso maker you attach to your Commodore 64. Where can I find something similar for my desktop?? :)
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I don’t think I’ve ever met a scary-looking espresso maker before so this Saeco Etienne Louis espresso coffee machine is something of a first. Sure, I’ve been frightened by the cost of some cups of espresso in my time but this thing is outrageous and exciting at the same time. It looks like something that should be attached to Gogo Yubari’s chain in Kill Bill, but the tripod legs tend to give it some sci-fi menace. The brainchild of Swiss designer, Carlo Borer, the sphere is made from steel while the spikes and legs are fashioned from polished aluminium. There’s no price but I’m sure it’s scary. In case you think this is still a normal espresso maker, jump now and see it ominously stalking some poor victim at the urinals.-Martin Lynch
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Granos is the first Espresso machine from Bodum that is pump driven. The semi-automatic Granos is a work of art for your kitchen. Fully programmable, it is a one touch operation espresso brewer. It works with both ground coffee and standard e.s.e. pods (easy serving espresso pods), as well as with Bodum’s own pods. It includes a water bottle adapter for use with your favorite bottled water. To keep heat in, the cup warmer has a dome lid. The used water is expelled. The sleek control panel is conveniently located, and the heavy weight base helps maintain stability while pushing the buttons. Granos comes with two year limited warranty and priced at $500.
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Nothing wrong with mixing a little bling with your espresso. These Mini Verticale Elektra espresso makers are pure eye candy, and sport a beautiful steampunk design. The shiny caffeine demons will literally smack down every other appliance in your kitchen, and make them worship at their metal feet, just by their mere presence.
They are actually a scaled down version of the very large machines used in coffee houses and cafes in Europe. And though they might not be the most practical espresso maker you could have in your kitchen, they certainly make a statement. The Mini Verticale comes in metal, copper and brass finish.
There are a few drawbacks, like having no direct line to water, and some people find the drip plate and reservoir a pain to get clean. That’s why it is perhaps not the most practical. Then again, this kind of espresso toy is not for everyone. It takes a very special guy or gal to own an appliance that comes in 7 voltages, which are: 240, 230, 220, 127, 120, 115 and 110 Volts.
Be warned though, it will cost you in the neighborhood of $1,800 USD. It is European coffee house bling after all.
YouTube - Espresso Computer
Modder René G from Germany invested $3,000 and put in over 80 hours of work to complete this impressive "Espresso Computer".
This is a scanned 1985 ad from the Italian computer magazine Microcomputer for an espresso maker you attach to your Commodore 64. Where can I find something similar for my desktop?? :)
http://www.noobsters.com/forum/imagehosting/21148287befe88fe.jpg
I don’t think I’ve ever met a scary-looking espresso maker before so this Saeco Etienne Louis espresso coffee machine is something of a first. Sure, I’ve been frightened by the cost of some cups of espresso in my time but this thing is outrageous and exciting at the same time. It looks like something that should be attached to Gogo Yubari’s chain in Kill Bill, but the tripod legs tend to give it some sci-fi menace. The brainchild of Swiss designer, Carlo Borer, the sphere is made from steel while the spikes and legs are fashioned from polished aluminium. There’s no price but I’m sure it’s scary. In case you think this is still a normal espresso maker, jump now and see it ominously stalking some poor victim at the urinals.-Martin Lynch
http://www.noobsters.com/forum/imagehosting/21148287bef51b49.jpg
Granos is the first Espresso machine from Bodum that is pump driven. The semi-automatic Granos is a work of art for your kitchen. Fully programmable, it is a one touch operation espresso brewer. It works with both ground coffee and standard e.s.e. pods (easy serving espresso pods), as well as with Bodum’s own pods. It includes a water bottle adapter for use with your favorite bottled water. To keep heat in, the cup warmer has a dome lid. The used water is expelled. The sleek control panel is conveniently located, and the heavy weight base helps maintain stability while pushing the buttons. Granos comes with two year limited warranty and priced at $500.
http://www.noobsters.com/forum/imagehosting/21148287befc048d.jpg
Nothing wrong with mixing a little bling with your espresso. These Mini Verticale Elektra espresso makers are pure eye candy, and sport a beautiful steampunk design. The shiny caffeine demons will literally smack down every other appliance in your kitchen, and make them worship at their metal feet, just by their mere presence.
They are actually a scaled down version of the very large machines used in coffee houses and cafes in Europe. And though they might not be the most practical espresso maker you could have in your kitchen, they certainly make a statement. The Mini Verticale comes in metal, copper and brass finish.
There are a few drawbacks, like having no direct line to water, and some people find the drip plate and reservoir a pain to get clean. That’s why it is perhaps not the most practical. Then again, this kind of espresso toy is not for everyone. It takes a very special guy or gal to own an appliance that comes in 7 voltages, which are: 240, 230, 220, 127, 120, 115 and 110 Volts.
Be warned though, it will cost you in the neighborhood of $1,800 USD. It is European coffee house bling after all.
YouTube - Espresso Computer
Modder René G from Germany invested $3,000 and put in over 80 hours of work to complete this impressive "Espresso Computer".