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Starbucks Athena - Craig Anderson's Review

Posted: June 1, 2000, 1:02pm	review rating: 3.7
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	The Starbucks Athena has 12 Reviews
	The Starbucks Athena has been rated 7.45 overall by our member reviewers
	This product has been in our review database since November 30, 2001.
	Starbucks Athena reviews have been viewed 43,783 times (updated hourly).

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These are some of the best-written reviews for this product, as judged by our members.

Name	Ranking
M G	9.40
James Kelly	8.14
Todd Wolcott	8.00
Sally Grimsley	7.66
Jeff Novick	7.00

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Ratings and Stats

Overall Rating: 8.4

Manufacturer:	Estro	Quality:	8
Average Price:	$299.00	Usability:	8
Price Paid:	$0.00	Cost vs. Value	10
Where Bought:		Aesthetics	8
Owned for:	6 months	Overall	8
Writer's Expertise:	Aficionado	Would Buy Again:	n/a
Similar Items Owned:	Not entered
Bottom Line:	If you are in the market for a new machine and your budget is around 400 or less. Consider this model. I picked mine up for 325 AND got a free burr gr

Positive Product Points

Strong pump, great warranty, decent brew, Great price

Negative Product Points

Inconsistent program. leaking steam valve after moderate (1-2 usases daily) use over eight months. GREAT 2 YEAR WARRANTY HOWEVER! Slow steaming process.

Detailed Commentary

Would recommend this product but suggest you seek another source for your grind.

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