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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like better?
Mar 30, 2009 10:30 AM
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Thanks for the great review, nicerobot!
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like better?
Mar 30, 2009 4:50 AM
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I owned the Braun for a short time then got the Bosch when it was on sale at Target. Personally I find the Bosch has many advantages including:
Better Overall Design - The Bosch water tank is so much better integrated into the design of the new machine. I always thought the Braun water tank looked like an afterthought the way it stuck up over the rest of the machine and didn't seem as securely attached to the unit as the Bosch does. I also love the colored lights around the main button - and they seem less confusing than the Braun lights too. The front power switch is a great improvement too.
Much Easier to Clean - The Bosch doesn't get milk all over the place the way my Braun used to. I've found cleaning is virtually effortless after making hot chocolate.
No More Dribbling Water! - Its so nice to not have to dump the dribble water after every drink on the Bosch. I always hated that part.
Faster - The heating on demand for the Bosch is so much more time and energy efficient. The water comes out almost instantly and its nice the Bosch doesn't keep boiling more water after every cup the way the Braun used to.
Less Noise - It's nice the Bosch is quieter too although the noise never used to bother me on the Braun because it made me feel like I was professionally making some drink at Starbucks or something. LOL.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Jan 5, 2009 10:34 AM
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> Hand-held frother, CoffeeFlow. The solution to your
> problem. 
>
> Maybe not, but it's a thought lolMaybe not, but it's a thought lol
Haha, yeah. Not sure if I would have any espresso left in the cup if I used a frother....lol.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Jan 5, 2009 10:19 AM
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> I recently got the new Bosch machine. It’s true, the
> old Braun produces more froth and crema than the new
> Bosch unit does. I thought maybe I got a bad machine
> and exchanged it for a new one, but still not much
> crema in a shot of espresso, if any. You still can
> get some decent froth from a cappuccino, if you make
> sure to shake the milk disc first. It just doesn’t
> seem like the pump is as powerful as the Braun.
> Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of good things
> s about the new Bosch Tassimo, but for me the
> froth/crema issue is a deal breaker.
Hand-held frother, CoffeeFlow. The solution to your problem.
Maybe not, but it's a thought lol
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Jan 4, 2009 5:59 PM
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I recently got the new Bosch machine. It’s true, the old Braun produces more froth and crema than the new Bosch unit does. I thought maybe I got a bad machine and exchanged it for a new one, but still not much crema in a shot of espresso, if any. You still can get some decent froth from a cappuccino, if you make sure to shake the milk disc first. It just doesn’t seem like the pump is as powerful as the Braun. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of good things about the new Bosch Tassimo, but for me the froth/crema issue is a deal breaker.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 7, 2008 10:53 AM
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> I owned two Braun and recently one broke and was sent
> in for repairs, they ended up sending me a new Bosch.
> Now I have one of each. This morning I will conduct
> t a test and then share my findings.
Great! You can become our comparison taste test guru, and welcome to the community. 
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 7, 2008 10:16 AM
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I owned two Braun and recently one broke and was sent in for repairs, they ended up sending me a new Bosch. Now I have one of each. This morning I will conduct a test and then share my findings.
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Vote for the Bosch machine here!
Nov 7, 2008 12:15 AM
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The main reason why I prefer the new Bosch machine is that it's so quiet in brewing! And that is real big plus when you brew a cup of coffee at 5 in the morning!
Also, the Bosch is a LOT hotter than the Braun model!
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 6, 2008 11:24 PM
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My Braun machine stopped working after about 16 months. It's under warranty but I knew I couldn't get by for the length of time it would take to get it repaired. I purchased the Bosch this time because it was much cheaper. Target.com had it for $99.99 so I printed the information out and went to Bed Bath and Beyond with my 20% coupon and got it for $79.99. I had problems with the Braun all along with certain types of coffee, especially the Gevalia. There would be so many grounds I would have to pour it out. It was a lot messier when I would do a cappucino or latte. It also leaked water from the t-disc area when brewing. So far, I think I like the Bosch better. The water heats instantly, the on/off switch is on the front and easy to turn off when not in use and the piercing unit has the little spout that comes down out of the machine. The only thing I don't like as well is that the water container is smaller. Hope this helps.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 6, 2008 12:04 PM
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> OK, JBBARTON........here ya go:
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> Bosch is a smaller footprint, more sleek, but water
> tank is larger
> Bosch water filter system is better
> Bosch is MUCH quieter
> Bosch has NO water dripoff
> Bosch indicator lights are improved over Braun
> (includes descaling indicator)
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> Bosch has filter clock to indicate when to change
> filter
> Bosch is cheaper (at least in NYC area)
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> So far (3 weeks), my coffee is HOT, my frothy coffees
> are FROTHY, and the cup stand is DRY (due to no water
> runoff).
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> I hope this helped you........................
> 
Thanks smg for your review. It really helped. Now I can't wait until my Braun machine breaks down. How long does it last? Although, I must say I do like my machine except it leaks water.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 1, 2008 4:24 PM
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> OK, JBBARTON........here ya go:
>
> Bosch is a smaller footprint, more sleek, but water
> tank is larger
> Bosch water filter system is better
> Bosch is MUCH quieter
> Bosch has NO water dripoff
> Bosch indicator lights are improved over Braun
> (includes descaling indicator)
>
> Bosch has filter clock to indicate when to change
> filter
> Bosch is cheaper (at least in NYC area)
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> So far (3 weeks), my coffee is HOT, my frothy coffees
> are FROTHY, and the cup stand is DRY (due to no water
> runoff).
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> I hope this helped you........................
>
Thanks, smg... Very well put. It gives me a much better operational picture of the two machines.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like bette
Nov 1, 2008 3:29 PM
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OK, JBBARTON........here ya go:
Bosch is a smaller footprint, more sleek, but water tank is larger
Bosch water filter system is better
Bosch is MUCH quieter
Bosch has NO water dripoff
Bosch indicator lights are improved over Braun (includes descaling indicator)
Bosch has filter clock to indicate when to change filter
Bosch is cheaper (at least in NYC area)
So far (3 weeks), my coffee is HOT, my frothy coffees are FROTHY, and the cup stand is DRY (due to no water runoff).
I hope this helped you........................
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like better?
Nov 1, 2008 2:56 PM
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I am disapponted by the answers to your question. I would like to know specifically what are the best and worst features of each.
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like better?
Oct 31, 2008 11:58 AM
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I know what you mean, Jane. I'm a frugal New Englander and, as an example, as much as I wanted a new big screen TV, I waited (impatiently) until my old Sony finally started to fail. I wouldn't have replaced my Braun, which is doing just fine. The Bosch was a second machine for home (goes well in my newly remodeled kitchen).
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Re: If you owned both the Braun and Bosch machines which did you like better?
Oct 31, 2008 11:13 AM
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> For me, there should be another option: no
> preference.
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> This would be useful information, too. I find I like
> some features on the new Bosch machine better, and
> some features of the old Braun machine better.
> Overall, for me they balance each other out. I like
> e both machines--I have one at work (Braun) and one
> at home (Bosch). I could do very well with either.
> There may be others who feel the same way.
You're probably right on the money. When you have a good product replaced by an equally good product, there are usually specifics in each that are just a bit better.
I'm trying to live a "use it up, wear it out" life style and my darn Braun won't wear out.
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