easy, attractive, works great, cheap, what more could you ask for

After using a 15 dollar mr.coffee blade grinder for over a year, I finally got sick of inconsistent grind size, always forgetting the measurements of how much ground coffee per cup, holding down the "grind" button either too long or not long enough, etc. Plus having just gotten a new amazing Capresso coffeemaker, the blade grinder just wasn't up to par.

My decision was pretty much made with little research, not having the $140 for the conical burr capresso grinder i would have liked to have, $50 dollars was a small price to pay for a burr grinder, made by an extremely reputable company, Cuisinart.

Blade grinder vs. Burr grinder
Buying whole bean coffee is the only way to go as far as brewing the best cup is concerned. Oxygen is extremely detrimental to coffee, and ground coffee has a lot more surface area than the whole bean. Grinding at home, means less oxygen, which ends up in a better cup. Heat is also a bad thing when it comes to coffee, and thats one advantage a burr grinder has in comparison to a blade. A blade spins at extremely high speeds, creating heat. Heat causes bitterness in the final cup, not good.

my expierence with the Cuisinart Supreme Grind
I LOVE IT! Its so easy, and its quite impressive. I get compliments on it all the time. Just how easy is it? You set the number of cups you plan to brew, turn the hopper anywhere from course to fine, and push start. It grinds for a preset amount of time, yielding just the right amount of coffee. NO MEASURING NECESSARY! I personally use Starbucks French Roast, which is an extra bold coffee. I find if I set the grinder for 6 cups, and fill my maker to 6 cups, its rather strong; so I normally set the grinder for 2 cups less than what I plan to brew. My coffee comes out GREAT every time! Actually, I've had a few people comment the grinder, and go out and purchase one for themselves. Even if it does die after a year, I figure $50 is still money well spent. I cant see it stopping working anytime soon, but if it does I'll be sure to update.

All I can say is GO FOR IT, you will be happy you did. Consistent grind, no need to measure, easy to use, easy to change grind size, looks good, what more could you ask for?