The Difference in DeLonghi EAM and ESAM
DeLonghi is an Italian company specializing in home and commercial appliances, especially coffeemakers. It produces the EAM 3500 and ESAM 5500 models of espresso makers. The ESAM model replaced the EAM model, but you can still purchase both models from third-party vendors. These coffeemakers are mainly for businesses and commercial enterprises. The major differences between these models are the features and the price. Does this Spark an idea?
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EAM 3500 Specs
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The DeLonghi EAM 3500 Magnifica espresso and coffee machine costs between $1,500 and $2,100 depending on the discounts in 2011. Its dimensions are 11 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 15 inches high, and it weighs 30 lbs. It has a milk container that can hold up to 25 oz. of milk, and this container has one lid for steamed milk and one for frothed milk. It also has a 60-oz. container for water and a bin for coffee beans. You receive a one-year warranty on this product.
EAM 3500 Features
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The 3500 model comes with five different coffee strength options, including strong, mild, extra-strong, extra-mild, and regular. It has three cup size buttons, including large for American coffee (4 oz.), small for ristretto drinks (1.35 oz.) and medium for espresso drinks (2.7 oz.). This coffee machine has a digital LCD control panel on the front with setting buttons, including the "Barista" button for making coffee drinks. You can adjust the height of the coffee spouts. It comes with a removable container. You can set this unit to shut off at different intervals, including after one to three hours of non-use.
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ESAM 5500 Specs
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The DeLonghi ESAM 5500 Perfecta espresso machine costs between $1,800 and $2,520 in 2011 depending on available discounts. It has a 25-oz. milk container and a 7-oz. bean hopper, and the water tank can hold up to 7 1/2 cups of water. The machine's dimensions are 11 1/7 inches long by 17 1/2 inches deep by 14 7/8 inches high, and it weighs 23 1/7 lbs., making it lighter than the older model. The water tank is removable. You receive a one-year warranty on this product.
ESAM 5500 Features
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The 5500 model comes with four programmable drink sizes as opposed to the three cup sizes of the EAM 3500. It has also has three programmable milk drink buttons, and it has five coffee-strength options. You can adjust the height of the spout. It also comes with a LCD control panel, and this panel includes buttons for both latte and cappuccino drinks. It also has a stainless steel cappuccino system. Unlike the previous model, the ESAM 5500 also has a cup warmer to keep your drinks warm after you make them. It also has a burr grinder and the Direct-to-Brew System with Thermo Block technology, which ensures that heat is evenly distributed throughout the coffee.
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