Pierre Cantin , Nov 26, 2003; 08:27 p.m.
Coffee maker with patented click locking.The coffee maker can be
closed by simply turning the handle.It is very much like we close
our leica m.It funny because like leica it is one of the best coffee
maker made.When i have it in my hands i thought of my leica.
The name is Giannina .
Pierre Cantin , Nov 26, 2003; 08:29 p.m.
.[. Z , Nov 26, 2003; 08:35 p.m.
Pierre Cantin , Nov 26, 2003; 08:57 p.m.
Sorry AZ but not sure i understood.Fondle when i look for translation mean for me that i will fondle my wife not my coffee maker neither my leica.Please someone tell me if i understood or fondler have a other meanning.
Jeff Spirer 
, Nov 26, 2003; 09:04 p.m.
Those don't make particularly good espresso. You'd be much better off getting a Rancilio Silvia and making really good espresso. However, you will need a good grinder, such as the Rancilio Rocky, and great fresh-roasted beans.
Joe Stephenson , Nov 26, 2003; 09:13 p.m.
Pierre,
As you see from the definition below (Random House Websters New World Dictionary) one can fondle things other than a person.
fon·dle (fonÆdl), v., -dled, -dling.
v.t.
1. to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
2. Obs. to treat with fond indulgence.
v.i.
3. to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
[168595; fond (v.) (deriv. of FOND1) + -LE]
fonÆdler, n.
fonÆdling·ly, adv.
Syn. 1. cuddle, snuggle, pet, pat, stroke.
Cheers,
Joe
Will Perlis , Nov 26, 2003; 09:24 p.m.
Sorry, not enough bells and whistles, not to mention the lack of digital readouts.
THIS is an espresso machine. Reduced to $2.1K for the holidays.
Espresso Machine from an Ex-Canon Designer
Jeff Spirer , Nov 26, 2003; 09:31 p.m.
The "fully automatic" machines like the one above are capable of making decent espresso, better than can be made with the maker Pierre shows in his photo. However, they are designed for use in specific environments (like an office) that need to be able to produce consistent espresso with minimal knowledge. It's really pretty good coffee. But nothing like what can be produced with the machine I referenced or similar types of "prosumer" espresso machines.
Pierre Cantin , Nov 26, 2003; 09:31 p.m.
Jeff
I agree .Better coffee with the one you show i know i have one of this kind at home with the grinder too.This giannina maker were compare to a ferrari .I prefer compare to a leica. it 's making a very good espresso coffee .Don't forget Italien people still make there coffee at house with that kind of coffee make.Anyway this coffee maker will be give to my child then they will do the same with there child.
Thank's Joe for the english lesson
Patrick (Washington, DC) , Nov 26, 2003; 09:38 p.m.
now if this doesn't get deleted I don't know what qualifies...
