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Gaggia Platinum Vision
$2,299.00
Released October, 2006
The Pros:Fast brewing times - approximately one minute or less from start to finish. Fully customizable interface enables user control over water, temperature, aroma, flavor and strength. Easy to clean - drip tray and steam wand detach for thorough washing.
The Cons:Touchscreen sensitivity is relatively weak - can requires multiple attempts to engage. Warming tray is relatively small in comparison to the rest of the machine - can only heat one or two cups at a time.
The Gaggia Platinum Vision model is an expensive, high-end fully automatic Espresso machine. The machine is more specifically designed for personal consumer use, meaning more home-based appliance but that is not to say however that the device can't be used commercially for a small business.
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The body design is composed of a durable ABS plastic and is encased in a stainless steel which surrounds the entire exterior; the exterior is then topped off with a professional champagne (silver with gold tint) color finish. The Platinum Vision device can brew Cappucinos, lattes, and tea automatically; and also includes an optional milk island. Special integrated Espresso Plus system allows the adjustment and regulation of beverage strength, intensity and body through a simple turn dial. For convenience the device provides a built-in commercial quality conical burr grinder that can physically be altered through menu settings to grind coffee beans medium or coarse depending on user preference. The 250 gram bean hopper catches the beans after being grinded and allows an adjustable amount of 7 to 10-1/2 grams of ground coffee for use. The most advanced feature of the Platinum Vision is the complete digital programming menu; it is all displayed via the fully backlit LCD touch screen (black and white) and alerts users via touch ring sounds. A special built-in Pannarello steam wand provides superior milk frothing for certain required beverages (thick cappucinos and lattes) and also provides hot water for cocoa, tea or soup. The Gaggia Platinum Vision model includes additional features such as a high powered 15 bar pump pressure, a stainless steel lined boiler with rapid steam boiling support for quick beverage preperation, Aqua Prima water filter compatibility, a fully detachable 57 ounce water tank which allows easier cleaning and fillup methods, automatic timer and energy saving modes, a stainless steel actively heated cup warmer, removable brew unit for enhanced cleaning opportunities, a height adjustable cup tray, eight language display choices (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and more) and support to brew and prepare two beverages at once. The Platinum Vision model comes bundled with a few extra accessories such as an Aqua Prima water filter, a water hardness test strip, and brew group lubricant for the machine.
Features
- Durable ABS plastic body design encased in stainless steel and covered with a professional champagne color finish
- Brews cappucinos, lattes and tea
- Integrated Espresso Plus system support; Quick access click dial which allows users to easily choose beverage quantity, intensity, and body
- Optional milk island available
- Built in commercial quality conical burr grinder; medium or coarse grind settings
- 250 gram bean hopper (ground coffee bean holder)
- Pannarello steam wand for milk frothing; also provides hot water for cocoa, soap or tea
- Stainless steel lined boiler combined with rapid steam boiling support
- Aqua Prima filter compatibility
- Automatic timer and energy saving modes
- Stainless steel actively heated cup warmer
- Height adjustable cup tray
- Support to brew two beverages at once
- Fully detachable water tank and removable brew unit
- Advanced and fully programmable digital menu
- Eight language display choices includes English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and many more
- Fully backlit LCD touch screen; touch ring sound alerts
Accessories included: Aqua Prima water filter, water hardness test strip, brew group lubricant for the machine
Key Specs
- Power Output: 1500 watts
- Voltage Support: 110/120
- Pump powered
- Pump Pressure: 15 bars
- Water Tank Capacity: 57 ounces
- Timer: Yes
- Coffeemaker attached: No
- Built in grinder: Yes
- Steam Wand: Yes (Pannarello)
- Cup warming Plate: Yes
- Automatic: Yes
- Dimensions: 14.6" (H) x 12.6" (W) x 16.4" (D)
- Weight: ~36 lbs
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Pros & Cons
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Fast brewing times - approximately one minute or less from start to finish
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Fully customizable interface enables user control over water, temperature, aroma, flavor and strength
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Easy to clean - drip tray and steam wand detach for thorough washing
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Built-in water maintenance detector updates users with limescale information for safety
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7-day scheduling program enables automatic on and off settings for each day of the week
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Automatic standby function helps to conserve power and minimize danger of high-temperature pieces
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Touchscreen sensitivity is relatively weak - can requires multiple attempts to engage
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Warming tray is relatively small in comparison to the rest of the machine - can only heat one or two cups at a time
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