The Vario is a commercial calibre grinder, featuring 54 mm ceramic flat burrs with an output of 1.9 grams per second and an innovative, macro-micro grind adjustment offering more than 230 settings. Sleek contemporary design, compact footprint, and ease of use for any style of coffee makes the Baratza Vario Burr coffee grinder perfect for home use. This improved 2010 version of the Vario Burr model comes with a Memory feature to ensure programmed settings are not lost when the grinder is unplugged; a Sleep mode; an upgraded metal drive gear for enhanced performance and durability; a redesigned grounds chute for better flow and containment; a stronger support system for the unit's porta-holder and changes to the macro-micro adjustment option for increased performance. Read on for a full list of what you can expect when you purchase the 2010 Baratza Vario Burr coffee grinder. Stays sharper longer, Ceramic burrs last 1.5 - 2.0 x longer than steel burrs Limits the amount of heat transferred from burrs to coffee. Grinds only the coffee needed for each shot directly into your espresso portafilter. Eliminates the risk of stale ground coffee common in mechanical dosing units. 0.1 second adjustable steps (0.2 grams). Three programmable grind time buttons. Innovative Dual Cam Grind Adjustment: A right hand lever allows for grind choice selection. A lever on the left allows for fine tuning of the grind, to suit your range of preference. More than 230 grind settings are available to choose from. Powerful DE motor: Turns slowly resulting in cool, quiet operation and an extended grind time, if desired. Circuitry is equipped with an automatic reset thermal switch. Portaholder: With Metal Portaholder and Bin. The unit's super quiet operation uses a belt drive. In the box you will find: the grinder, hopper, lid, grounds bin, portaholder, and an instruction manual. Warranty: 1 year warranty through the manufacturer.