After thirty years of using manual espresso machines, we purchased a super-automatic machine to rid our counter of a separate g...  Read More

After thirty years of using manual espresso machines, we purchased a super-automatic machine to rid our counter of a separate grinder with the associated mess from spilled grounds and with an espresso machine always guessing on how much to tamp etc.  Read Less

The quality of this machine is excellent, everything is built sturdy and finished nicely.

The quality of this machine is excellent, everything is built sturdy and finished nicely.  Read Less

First one worked great for about 6 years and then gave an intermittent pressure warning.

First one worked great for about 6 years and then gave an intermittent pressure warning.  Read Less

Three annoying features: the water container is too small, the puck container is too small, and it needs an interchangeable or ...  Read More

Three annoying features: the water container is too small, the puck container is too small, and it needs an interchangeable or removable beans compartment.  Read Less

No, i wouldn’t sell it back now, for the original purchase price.

No, i wouldn’t sell it back now, for the original purchase price.  Read Less

I have had 3 fully automatic espresso machines, the first 2 were over $3000.

I have had 3 fully automatic espresso machines, the first 2 were over $3000.  Read Less

No more overpriced coffee shops for me.

No more overpriced coffee shops for me.  Read Less

I could go on forever, but haven't time.

I could go on forever, but haven't time.  Read Less

I described my situation to this seller and they were so accommodating, even going as far as to find a nicer box to package it ...  Read More

I described my situation to this seller and they were so accommodating, even going as far as to find a nicer box to package it in so that my girlfriend knows i didn't just buy it from some shady person on craigslist.  Read Less

This machine competes favorably with ones that are 3 times as much.

This machine competes favorably with ones that are 3 times as much.  Read Less

After researching extensively which automated machine to go with the boil down to 2 to 3 decisions two of them were specificall...  Read More

After researching extensively which automated machine to go with the boil down to 2 to 3 decisions two of them were specifically this brand and the third being phillips after seeing that the quality was a bit better with de longhi i said this is it.  Read Less

Personal opinion: i prefer the long to the coffee; they’re very similar drinks, but the long has a smoother coffee flavor.

Personal opinion: i prefer the long to the coffee; they’re very similar drinks, but the long has a smoother coffee flavor.  Read Less