Cuisinart DCG-20BKN Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder, Black

For the price, this is an excellent coffee grinder. As noted, it is a bit noisy, but that doesn't bother me at all. It does a good job of letting you select the level of grind you wish. For me, it is primarily for espresso, and it grinds finally enough to do a good job. The more course setting is also just right for French press coffee. I've had other grinders that cost more, but didn't work any better, and didn't last very long before giving up the ghost. I suspect this one will do the job for a long time to come, given his quality of construction and the Cuisinart reputation.

The new appliance replaced an older Cuisinart grinder that stopped working after several years of near once-a-day use. This unit is smaller than the previous one, which was already smaller than the one before. It's great to see these appliances become more compact while still performing well, and perhaps better and more longer lasting than older models. I'm fully expect this unit to have a long life.