Gaggia Espressigo
The Espressigo is the first in a series of other uses of Silicon Graphics computer cases. Others are rOctane and the Indy Case, all made by Silicon Graphics Germany. It
uses the plastic skins of the IRIS Indigo, a workstation
produced by Silicon Graphics in the early nineties,
and a normal italian espresso machine. It was often given
as a goodie to big accounts, given the price not I doubt a
lot where sold. Few are still in use, mostly
at universities in Germany.
The following text is a rough translation of the original leaflet (courtesy of GanjaTron):
IRIS Indigo Family
50 Hz Gaggia Espressigo
Highlights
- 50Hz Gaggia CPU (Coffee Processing Unit)
- 30 ml primary coffee cache
- approximatly 1.5l secondary water cache
- regulation with thermostat
- brewing with water steam
- up to two cups per cycle
- fully compatible to all usual breeds of espresso
Performance
- balanced overall performance
- 3 cpm (cups per minute)
- 220V power supply
- throughput: 1 l/min
- coffee grounds: on the compost
- normed cup tray: DIN 4711
Espressigo is the newest product in an IRIS Indigo case. Besides the three senses
see, hear, feel this appliance opens the remaining two senses: taste and smell.
Espressigo is the Espresso-Machine in the classical and nice case of the
Indigo. The inner life of the Espressigo is manufactured by the most famous
italien producer of coffee machines. This combination guarantees optimal design
and highest pleasure. The unit has an integrated water tank, which is sufficient
for several cups of the best espresso or capuccino. With the integrated steam
jet you can also heat other drinks such as water, tee, chocolate. The
Espressigo offers therefore the best requirements for relaxed computer work.
The Espressigo can be used in normal kitchen environment, she does not need any
special cabling nor aircondition rooms - in opposite: the delightful aroma set
free in operation is reviving tired programmers and users.
Price: DM 1.790,- excl. tax
Information and ordering via Silicon Graphics Express
Tel. 0130/811011.
Changes from the picture and modificatons for the technical progress are
possible.