Overall Rating
7.0, Based on 61 Reviews
Avg Price
$100.00
Manufacturer
Bodum
Machine Type
vacuum brewer, vac pot, electronic, timer, automatic
Colors
Varies
Class
Vacuum Coffee Maker, Automatic
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The Bodum Santos Electronic was the first successful electronic, timer controlled vacuum brewer on the market. Starbucks sold it for a time as the Starbucks Utopia.
Lin Phillips (quality: 8.8)
01.20.2002
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: This a good introduction to vacuum brewing for neophytes who are intimidated by the more traditional alcohol fueled apparatus.
Phillip Quattrocchi (quality: 7.0)
01.23.2002
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: I am very pleased with this unit and may never go back to a drip again.
Jim Pellegrini (quality: 8.3)
02.08.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good first vac pot, provided you can use or stand to throw away the massive quantities it produces.
Greg Keough (quality: 7.8)
02.22.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great coffee, interesting product
Bongo BCBeanBoy (quality: 4.8)
03.18.2002
Rating: 1.6
Bottom Line: DO NOT BUY; great idea but a failure in practice.
Tarik Ghbeish (quality: 8.8)
04.22.2002
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: For good or ill, this makes a pretty good pot of coffee and despite fears, it has performed well for me under light and heavy use.
George Swanson (quality: 9.0)
06.05.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Despite negaitive reviews, I purchased the unit and love it!
Howard Sheppard (quality: 7.7)
07.08.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Try it and return it if you aren't happy. Have an open mind and see what you think!
David Greene (quality: 7.5)
09.19.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: You won't regret this purchase.
Brent Atler (quality: 5.0)
10.13.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great coffee but requires more coffee and work
Cheryl Rose (quality: 6.0)
10.26.2002
Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: Bodum pretty much dropped the ball here.
Scott Boje (quality: 8.8)
10.27.2002
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: You have to operate this machine manually to get good results
Jim Pellegrini (quality: 9.0)
11.23.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great daily use vac pot for those who don't need more than five cups.
George Aaron (quality: 6.6)
02.24.2003
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Stylish with the appearance of great potential. Did not live up to it.
Chris Beck (quality: 7.0)
07.09.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Brings the best of vacuum coffee brewing and automation together.
Damian Smith (quality: 8.3)
11.28.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Makes a great cup of coffee! Worth the money! Easier than French Press! Fun to watch!
Stewart Bryant (quality: 7.3)
12.05.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Coffee that is hot, regret it you will not, much better than a drip, and you will love the trip!
Joseph Wallis (quality: 5.0)
12.16.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This is the way coffee should be brewed!
Andrew Weir (quality: 5.0)
04.20.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Nothing to watch while you are making your coffee? Try a vac brewer and let the fun begin!
Alyson Bendzinski (quality: 4.7)
05.02.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Buy one of these, you will not be dissapointed.
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