Others say...

"Grind Capability not As Advertised"
Positive:
Grind is very uniform

Negative:
Grind produced would only be considered "medium" size on many grinders and is not sufficiently fine for use with #4 cone filters. Grinder is loud and not exceptionally fast.

Review:
The grind produced is sufficient for a "flat bottomed" coffee maker but will not grind fine enough for use in a standard #4 cone filter or for making espresso. Being a burr grinder, the grind uniformity is excellent even for small pots. However, the noise level is uncomfortable and louder than most other burr grinders.

The overall build of the grinder is adequate. The motor is a bit weak though and strains at times to grind the beans. This would not be a grinder you would use for anything but coffee. The collector for ground coffee is better than some but is still not enjoyable to use. Static buildup is consistent around the ground coffee outlet and a brush must be used to clean out coffee grind stuck to the side of the collector after use. The controls are laid out reasonably well but require frequent adjustment as settings are not remembered between grinds.

If you are not making espresso, I would suggest the Hamilton Beach 80365 One Touch Custom Coffee Grinder whirly grinder instead. It does an exceptional job of producing a uniform grind for 8-10 cup pots and will not "burn" your beans. We have used ours for several months and have been very satisfied with all grinds except for small four cup pots for which the grind uniformity deteriorates drastically.

If you are needing an espresso grinder, I have found that the quality of grind increases consistently all the way through the large commercial grinders. So basically, this appears to be one market in which you definitely must pay for quality. Do not purchase any burr grinder under $100 and only conical burr grinders when shopping under $200. The conical grinders are quieter than the more standard radial burr grinders and are thought to produce a more consistent grind.

If you can afford it, the standard burr grinder at the connoisseur level is the Mini Mazzer -Timer. It's major competitor is the Macap M-4 Espresso Grinder - Black - Stepped Adjustment M4 Coffee Grinder which adds a degree of ergonomics while possibly sacrificing some level of build quality. Both grinders are exceptional.

For the best espresso (at any cost), you would need a commercial grinder comparable to a Mazzer Robur which would cost over $2000 and be suitable for use as the primary grinder in a mid-sized coffee house.

"No problems, works well so far!"
I haven't had any problems with the coffee grinder so far. It grinds well, it's easy to clean, the mess is minimal, and the coffee tastes smooth without any bitterness. The grind seems very uniform, and I like that you can store your coffee beans in the grinder. Of course the grinding is a bit noisy, but what do you expect?



"A good, reasonably priced grinder"
Being new to the world of coffee-geekdom I wanted to try an entry-level burr grinder to see what all the fuss was about before I invested in a higher end model.

This is a good, if very noisy grinder. I do, however have a few issues with it:

First: It doesn't grind completely. It always stops before my beans are ground and I have to cycle it again.

Second: The chute clogs - I think this is the reason that it stops prematurely. I noticed this especially with the fine grind I use for my little Aero Press, not as much when I run a coarser grind for a French Press.

Third: Did I mention that it's noisy? The only shared wall I have in my apartment just happens to be the kitchen wall and, although I haven't had any complaints as yet I'm considering moving my coffee station to the other side of the kitchen to get it away from the wall.

Fourth: It's difficult to clean. The plastic bin is very static-y as is the chute.

All in all though, I'm glad I bought this grinder - it does a good job giving me a pretty even grind - more important for my French Press than the Aero Press or the Melitta.

"So far so good..."
You won't find a better deal on a good burr grinder. For the price, this is a great item. It works very well. The only minor setbacks are: a) that it takes time to figure out the right amount of coffee you need to grind per pot, and b) it is somewhat complicated to disassemble the top at first for cleaning. Both of these issues are easily resolved with a little experience using the machine. Also, we love the design. Aesthetically it's very cute and is not too big or too small on the countertop. Overall, a great purchase!

"Great grinder for the price"
Bought it about a year ago and have had no problems yet. It does tend to grind a little less than the amount of cups you set it at when the hopper is running low on beans, but that's nort uncommon with gravity fed hoppers. Quality of grind is good for french press, drip. I've used it in my espresso machine and it tasted fine, but i'm no coffee guru, so take that last bit with a cube of sugar....