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Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601

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$24.64 - $58.99

Summary: This Hamilton Beach 8- to 14-cup model has • Auto-shutoff.
• Drip stop.

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Type: 8- to 14-Cup Drip Models with Carafe

About - Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601
The Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Voice Activated 44601 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Brew performance: Brew performance is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes. Convenience: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls. Carafe handling: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About - Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601

The Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601 is part of the coffeemaker test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, drip coffeemaker models like the Voice Activated 44601 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Brew performance:: Brew performance is the ability to reach 195°F or more for six minutes.
Convenience:: Convenience reflects ease of filling the reservoir, placing the filter, gauging the amount of coffee remaining, cleanup, and clarity of controls.
Carafe handling:: Carafe handling covers handle comfort, tendency to drip when pouring, balance of a full carafe, and how easy it was to empty the last liquid. Models with no score here brew into single-serve containers, or are dispenser-style. Dispenser models hold the brew in a tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever.

About This Brand
Hamilton Beach is a major brand in small countertop appliances. Models include pods, single, and multiserve coffeemakers that are sold by almost all major retailers. This brand offers products from the lower to upper mid-price tier. Prices range from $15 to $180.

About This Brand

Hamilton Beach is a major brand in small countertop appliances. Models include pods, single, and multiserve coffeemakers that are sold by almost all major retailers. This brand offers products from the lower to upper mid-price tier. Prices range from $15 to $180.

Features & Specs - Hamilton Beach Voice Activated 44601
Programmable Programmable models can be set to brew at a specified time. Programmable	Yes
Thermal carafe/mug A thermal carafe keeps coffee warm for about four hours; thermal mugs don't hold heat as well. Thermal carafe/mug	No
Small-batch setting Small-batch settings claim to let you make a partial pot without compromising coffee quality. Small-batch setting	No
Brew-strength control Brew-strength control adjusts water flow to make weak or strong coffee. Brew-strength control	No
Dispenser-style Dispenser models hold the brew in a heated tank; you fill your cup by pressing it against the dispenser lever. Dispenser-style	No
Dimensions H x W x D (in.) The height, width and depth of the coffeemaker, in inches. Dimensions H x W x D (in.)	14 x 8 x 13
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from

Camarillo, CA

4.0

Voice Activated Coffee

11/4/2010

Pros

Brews Quickly

Easy To Clean

Easy To Use

Quick

Stylish

Cons

Doesn't open from side

Best Uses

Everyday

Comment:

you have to move it from under the counter to use it. Otherwise its Great!! i have owned Hamilton Beach before and usually the buttons wear off or break or you have to add more water than scoops of coffee, but this one is amazing!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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