September 18, 2006

Melitta ME1MSB SmartBrew Coffee Maker with Weather Display

No, this isn’t an Espresso Machine, but it is what I want in my Espresso Machine. I saw this, and thought I would pass it along, it is a Melitta ME1MSB Smart Brew Coffeemaker With MSN Direct built right in. So, the thing can tell you what the weather forecast is as you pour your cup of coffee.

It’s a 10-cup programmable grind and brew coffee maker that has an animated LCD display that shows you up to the minute regional specific weather that it gets via a free (NO Subscription required!) FM radio signal. It requires no set-up or internet connection – just plug in and go. The appliance displays the current temperature and conditions, high and low temperatures, and chance of precipitation, as well as four-day weather forecasts.

The coffeemaker also displays scrolling weather information; visibility; sunrise/sunset time; the UV index; and national weather-service warnings and alerts (the display flashes when a warning alert is issued).

Available now for Pre-order at Amazon; Ships in Mid-November.

Features after the Jump.

Features of the Melitta ME1MSB Smart Brew Coffeemaker With MSN Direct

Optional sleep function: if unit is idle for a period of time an animated cat appears

Grind select: select from 7 grind selections or turn grinder off to brew already ground coffee

Easy pour water reservoir with large viewing window

Pause and pour functionality

Warming plate with auto shut off

Permanent stainless steel filter basket

Hidden cord storage

User interface fluent in 3 languages (English, French, and Spanish)

Animated, region specific 4-day weather forecast