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OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:15:43 GMT

I posted this in Kitchen Forum, too, but I think it is worth noting here---maybe because I am always drinking tea or coffee while browsing here!

I was shocked when I saw the new 2.0 Keurig in a big store nearby for only $119. The old one that I have is still $149. at most stores (I love it, btw) I checked the reviews online and saw that many were upset that it does not brew anything but K-cups. So if someone had a fave brand that was not an official K-cup, it would not work. Crazy.

So, Caveat Emptor...

If you have one, please weigh in...thanks!

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

wishmoon — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:55:07 GMT

I don't, so shouldn't post, I only have a personal Keurig. I don't think the 2.0's have been selling like hot cakes. I checked on the other personals that the Q had and there were only 2 colors left! I ordered a white that I'll stow away until I need it. My Cafe Caramel would be identified by the new chips but I just love that coffee maker.

I hope you find out what you want.

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

Iwantcoffee — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:44:54 GMT

Kate, I do not have the Keurig 2.0 but I have read online that you cannot even use the old k-cups with the Keurig 2.0.

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

terrier3 — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:00:51 GMT

Keurig is a smart company.

They will replace broken machines just so you will keep buying K Cups. They make most of their profit from the K cups - like fast food stores make their profit from soda. My platinum machine broke down after 18 months. I called Keurig for help in fixing it (it was impossible). The rep sent me a new one for FREE - not even shipping. When I said THANK YOU - he said it was to keep my loyalty to Keurig - and he THANKED ME!!!!

This new model will be priced for less because Keurig wants to buy your loyalty to their k cups.

Very clever!!!

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

Campion — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:10:22 GMT

I don't have it (won't be buying it) but I did see it for $199 at Walmart this weekend.

Yes, it won't use unlicensed K-Cups; they are suffering from the end of the K cup patent. You can't keep riding such an advantage forever. Patents run out and pretty soon the copies are better than the original (viz; Apple vs Samsung.)

I received a Vue as a reviewer (I occasionally am asked to review things by various firms, long story about that) and though I liked it, it was obvious that Vue cups weren't going to catch on in a cheap K Cup world.

My feeling is that the option of a carafe will not tempt the majority to switch to the licensed machine and that cheap K cup brewers and cheap K cups will rule the day. K cups don't make particularly good coffee, in my opinion but as most Americans find K cup coffee acceptable, it doesn't matter that it's not 100 percent "gourmet" and brewed like you can in a French Press with hand-roasted beans from Indonesia. A cup ready in a minute as you fly out the door, costing fifty-cents is what most Americans appreciate, in their favorite flavor or brand, like Dunkin' or Maxwell House or Starbucks.

Let's see--but I don't hold out much hope.

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:47:03 GMT

Thank you, all, for your responses.

I am pretty sure I saw it for $119...I know I did a double take! Could be wrong...

I would be one of those to assume the only difference is that you can now brew a pot of coffee (which I would have LOVED six years ago, but do not need now)---never suspecting that I could NO LONGER use my old favorites in it until I had ripped the box open!

I saw it being sold on the Q the other day---so I wanted to give potential buyers a heads up!

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KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:18:26 GMT

Oh, just got back from Kohl's to buy the Keurig Descaling Solution ($12. online, $19 at Kohl's!) and yikes---there was a stand labeled "Discontinued K-cups" and there was the Swiss Miss, Starbuck's, the Apple Ciders,etc. K cups! They had the official Keurig stamp on them.

I think my Keurig is going to be obsolete ASAP...

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

Caffeina — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:50:55 GMT

On 9/1/2014 Iwantcoffee said:
Kate, I do not have the Keurig 2.0 but I have read online that you cannot even use the old k-cups with the Keurig 2.0.

People have figured out how to use any K-Cup in the 2.0.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ywWywmO7s

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

icezeus — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:26:35 GMT

I think perhaps you were seeing one of the older Keurig models, not the newer 2.0 Brewer for $119.00.

****I stand corrected. I did an internet search and Target does have them currently back ordered right now at $119.00 dollars. I did not verify if I was comparing apples to apples, but it did look pretty similar to what I have seen advertised on QVC and Keurig site****

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HonnyBrown — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:27:10 GMT

Kate, too many of us have the "old" k-cups by Keurig and everyone else. They aren't going anywhere.

You can descale using vinegar. That's what I did with my K40. It works like new!

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Moonchilde — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:36:10 GMT

Just checked the Keurig website, and learned that the maximum amount of coffee the carafe will brew is 30 oz. For an ordinary sized coffee mug, that's only 3 cups, or 5 small 8 oz. cups. The latter might be fine for after dinner coffee, but I'd think most a.m. Coffee drinkers want more than 8 oz. at a time. To me, the "make a whole *carafe* (woo-woo!) full of coffee seems much ado about not much coffee.

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

icezeus — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:42:31 GMT

On 9/1/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Kate, too many of us have the "old" k-cups by Keurig and everyone else. They aren't going anywhere.

You can descale using vinegar. That's what I did with my K40. It works like new!

I agree with you. I descale with vinegar, and this December I would have had my machine for three years, and it's used daily. I also don't believe that Keurig will discontinue the K-cups, too many customers have those machines. I am sure that it was Kohls getting rid of their supply.

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Tigriss — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:47:08 GMT

WOW at the learning curve of people to adapt new products to their old way! Thanks for sharing the video! Human ingenuity to save the day!

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

Tigriss — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:48:38 GMT

I imagine you can use the same technique for your solo or other my k-cups. There is plenty of space to tape it.

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Tigriss — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:51:10 GMT

Sam's Club 129 with 42 cups and 4 carafe cups.

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Cookie777 — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:08:11 GMT

On 9/1/2014 Caffeina said:
On 9/1/2014 Iwantcoffee said:
Kate, I do not have the Keurig 2.0 but I have read online that you cannot even use the old k-cups with the Keurig 2.0.

People have figured out how to use any K-Cup in the 2.0.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ywWywmO7s

OMG! Lol!!! I was wondering about that too. I'll bet a lot of people figured it out.

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HappyDaze — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:30:22 GMT

keurig is a joke- there are Soooo many problems with their system and has been for years yet they refuse to fix it and I find that suspicious. They even told my parents that using non-keurig approved k-cups will invalidate their warranty! You can't even use the one where you put your own grounds in unless it is the Mykcup or that will invalidate it. I won't bore you with all the other things they told them they MUST do on a regular basis but at this point, they said the Keurig was suppose to make making coffee EASIER but with as much stuff they told them they must do regularly to keep it working correctly, they said it has become a chore and more hassle then what it is worth. So they said next time it fails, and it will despite all their efforts, they will just go back to a regular coffee maker or a french press.

Sorry for my digression, I just can't believe the schedule they told them they must do in order to keep it working. Fix your da*mn cra*ppy machine already!!

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:39:01 GMT

Wow! That's interesting! I think I have a newer one, but that's such a cheap shot that they'd do that!!

So, the machine must read the label? It's probably the ink like the way money is made. The machines go by how much metal is in ink for money. Maybe similar?

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

KateChopin — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:57:02 GMT

On 9/1/2014 annabellethecat said:
Wow! That's interesting! I think I have a newer one, but that's such a cheap shot that they'd do that!!

So, the machine must read the label? It's probably the ink like the way money is made. The machines go by how much metal is in ink for money. Maybe similar?

Annabelle---unles you have the BRAND new 2.0 you don't have to worry.

Re: OT---Does anyone have the new Keurig with carafe?

KateChopin — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:57:35 GMT

On 9/1/2014 tigriss said:
Sam's Club 129 with 42 cups and 4 carafe cups.

Walmart---$119.00