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[Blurt2321]

the taste would be really diluted and light if u make lungos with the espresso blends...

 

[w3ish3ng]

those i have emailed, go try it again. mine is working, if cant work you can come take the voucher from me in tamp, but it will be in black in white.

 

[cintai]

Hi!

This is just the comparison I was looking for!

My mind's made up!

My humble review on the new Pixie comparing the Citiz.
I already owned the Citiz in my office and bought this for home.

Water Tank
Very small at 700ml, normally i have to top up after 3 days, but i have to top up every two instead.

The handle is very stiff and the machine is too light
Once i lifted the handle up, the machine swayed, toppled the glass and breaking it.
This has never been the problem with the Citiz, as i can just flick the handle up with a finger.
With the Pixie, i have to press to hold the machine down with a finger and lift up with another. Or you have to lift it up slowly, not with force.

The water tank is smaller
I think it's 30-40% lesser.
I used to top up my water every after 3 days, now it's gone in 2

Pixie's new feature - Retractable cable
It's not auto retractable, you have to wind it up manually and tuck it in underneath.

Pixie's new feature - Water tank light indicator
It is suppose to reflect a dim red light if the tank is not full.
Not the case for myself, it still reflects full tank when my tank is almost dry.
Something is wrong here.

Pixie's new extraction unit
When you pull up the handle, the nozzle head will extend out.
After which there will be a slot for you to insert the capsule in. Lifting up the handle second time ejects the capsule and stops the drip.

The problem with the new system is, when i lifted up to eject the capsule, the head extends out and the hot drops drips to the side of my cup or my finger.
When you lift up the handle to stop the drip, what happen is there will be a run of water from the excess flowing down the nozzle. If it hits the side of you cup, it will splatter onto the table

The crema produced by the Pixie is not as fine as what's coming from my Citiz, not as dense.

Pixie's tray
The tray that collects the excess water is terribly small, it overflows easily, please empty it more regularly

The tray can flip up to fit a taller cup, but the tray don't flip and hold there like Citiz's. You have to lean a glass against the tray to keep it folded up. Make sure the cup has some weight, else the tray will just push it's weight down and push the glass away.


Misc
I read from somewhere that Pixie is using a new system to counter compatible capsules. As many are not aware, the patent ends in 2012 and probably there will be some redesign in the capsules. The compatible manufacturers will make the capsules base on the older expiring patent.

What's sure, all the old machines are definitely compatible with the new capsules. It may not be the case for the new machines.

Video of Pixie not compatible with other capsules

Video of Citiz with compatible capsules

If you are thinking those compatible coffee are of inferior standards. You are wrong, they are made by other giants companies like Sara Lee, Casino tycoons, coffee used are just pure Arabicans. I'm very sure there will be more options in future. I'm very sure the alternatives will be cheaper too.

To sum it up, it's certain the old machines have many other options of coffee or even chocolate/tea in the near future.

BTW those compatible capsules don't infringe any copyrights/patent law. As they are redesigned based on a different format, Sara Lee won the law suit in France against Nespresso, and has already sold them all over officially.

 

[blusub]

For those who are keen on Pixie + Aeroccino, Robinson is running a promo at $547 less 10%, for cardmembers.
You should get another 5% rebate off their cc.
The $50 club voucher also remains.

 

[Naga Siren]

For those who are keen on Pixie + Aeroccino, Robinson is running a promo at $547 less 10%, for cardmembers.
You should get another 5% rebate off their cc.
The $50 club voucher also remains.

I think it's pretty much across all the dept store that sell Nespresso.
It's still more worthwhile to buy with the $100 voucher during Taka sale.

 

[techyjosh84]

I think it's pretty much across all the dept store that sell Nespresso.
It's still more worthwhile to buy with the $100 voucher during Taka sale.

What is the promo under Taka care to share?

 

[alexy]

I think it's pretty much across all the dept store that sell Nespresso.
It's still more worthwhile to buy with the $100 voucher during Taka sale.

So u mean that e $50 club voucher is given upon any purchase?
Can it be used for caps?
Then $100 discount even w/o sale is cheaper.
But looking at prices fm UK after conversion is about $200 cheaper for Pixie/Aeroccino+ combo.
Only hassle would be e warranty claim if any breakdown.

 

[Beta_Tester]

Yea. Unless someone brings in by hand carry for u. I think i noe a person doing tat. He charge a fee though.. nt sure hw much but still cheaper. Europe set though.

 

[despair]

How is this $199 Caffe Tiziano Coffee Machine With 20 capsules FOC? Where can i taste the coffee before ordering? I tried CBTL before but prefer Nespresso taste

http://www.groupon.sg/deals/visa/-1...-items--worth-up-to--43690-/715838075/.Q4Pf4z

I don't like the capsules that came with Caffe Tiziano and actually switched to CBTL so if you don't like CBTL capsules then probably better to get Nespresso. Note that this Caffe Tiziano model is almost identical to the highest end CBTL machine (that isn't found in Singapore yet) so it's actually very good value for money...

 

[nabercoffee]

I love my indriya and roma!

 

[wai]

I don't like the capsules that came with Caffe Tiziano and actually switched to CBTL so if you don't like CBTL capsules then probably better to get Nespresso. Note that this Caffe Tiziano model is almost identical to the highest end CBTL machine (that isn't found in Singapore yet) so it's actually very good value for money...

which means can use CBTL capsules for Caffe Tiziano?

btw, how much are those capsules? Googled some china website and they are selling RMB 60 for 30caps of blue mountain.

That's S$0.37 per cap

 

[Beta_Tester]

i will get my ice crusher tmr..frm my friend.. i demo n show u all..

 

[Naga Siren]

What is the promo under Taka care to share?

If you have the $100 voucher + Taka card, you will get $100 OFF + 10% OFF + 6% rebate!

 

[Naga Siren]

So u mean that e $50 club voucher is given upon any purchase?
Can it be used for caps?
Then $100 discount even w/o sale is cheaper.
But looking at prices fm UK after conversion is about $200 cheaper for Pixie/Aeroccino+ combo.
Only hassle would be e warranty claim if any breakdown.

The $100 voucher cannot be enjoyed with the $50 (a rebate voucher for you to buy capsules or accessories and not directly docking off the hardware pricing) they are giving out

 

[bakasa2002]

i will get my ice crusher tmr..frm my friend.. i demo n show u all..

I got a less elegant solution, the ambiguous u-like blender, it does crush ice and lots of other stuff too. Still have not got a chance to make a cold recipe, maybe tonight.

 

[Beta_Tester]

Lol.. its a gift from a Gf.. haha tonite i go her house take. Hehe

 

[zoossh]

i'm just abt to make online order and found that onirio flavor is not on the list for online order - just abt a month and all sold out?.

is this limited edition already done for good???

other than ion, nowhere else in sg sells the capsules rite?

 

[ohj81]

i'm just abt to make online order and found that onirio flavor is not on the list for online order - just abt a month and all sold out?.

is this limited edition already done for good???

other than ion, nowhere else in sg sells the capsules rite?

Yap, OOS.

I dropped by ION last week already sold out. =(

 

[alexy]

If you have the $100 voucher + Taka card, you will get $100 OFF + 10% OFF + 6% rebate!

Any kind bro/sis have spare $100 voucher?
I am interested in Pixie Aeroccino separates.
No Taka card but DBS also some discount.
I want to buy this month to get the $50 voucher for caps.

 

[Beta_Tester]

here are the pictures.. looks ordinary..