malachi wrote:I'd actually love to just leave it at that because I have to tell you all this measurement crap is really boring.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!

tedious, too.

Tedious is a SERIOUS understatement.

AndyS wrote:Personally, I think you should stop measuring temperatures IMMEDIATELY. As we say in the hedonistic world of espresso, F#ck the Fluke!

seriously.

greg is getting one. let him do the testing.

Seriously?
Greg is getting one?

Coolness!!
If so, I think I'll truncate my testing.

At first I was like

and then I was like

and then a slight moment of

and then a shot of Peru penachi and I was like

And now I'm at home, happy to have had the company of Chris Tacy, Dave White and my new favorite machine the GS3.

It is easy to speculate the unknown, and I suggest that until one has the oportunity to drive the GS3, a fair opinion is not likely.

I have read many things over the last few weeks and what I really do know, is that Bill Crossland of LMI has created a very cool machine that meets the demands of current espresso brewing standards.

One can only surmise that this machine will be the impetus to further gains in quality coffee and to that I say "It's about time!"

malachi wrote:Day 4:
I'm also kind of interested in checking out some "flawed" espressos to see if the clarity issue can, in fact, turn out to be a negative.

I was going to ask about this as I noticed there were no notes on SOs from the GS3 yet. Looking forward to the results.

Wow, awesome review and pictures. I bet most are not surprised with the performance and high technology of this machine. Given what's in the market now I don't feel that the current price is reasonable, even for an espresso hobbyist. However, I'd still buy a Linea 1-group before this machine solely based on aesthetics. I may need to see it in person; however, to me it almost looks alien with the exposed group and highflying steam and water wands. I guess I just like the traditional styling of the Linea and Cimbali M20s-30s and wouldn't expect the improvement from my current set-up to justify the upgrade. I should also mention that I am no longer a stickler for precise temps/tamping etc. I stop trying to achieve a god shot with each time I use my espresso set-up which made it all the more enjoyable...

malachi wrote:Personal favorites are as follows. If you want one of these - just ask. Otherwise, more will be forthcoming over time.

Walter wrote:Is there word on when the baby will actually be available on the market?

This coming year.
I'm hearing hints that it will be first half of the year, but nothing is written in stone as far as I know.

malachi wrote:Personal favorites are as follows. If you want one of these - just ask. Otherwise, more will be forthcoming over time.

Chris, Toaster.net? Strawberry Pop-tart Blowtorches? Interesting page... reminds me of the Twinkies Project page.


Don't suppose you can email me a high resolution copy of CRW_2640.jpg?

High res copy will be on its way this afternoon.