Yes, it does have a smaller water tank and a smaller beans hopper than many similar machines but the quality of the coffee made...  Read More

Yes, it does have a smaller water tank and a smaller beans hopper than many similar machines but the quality of the coffee made, the crema , the strength and the temperature more than make up for having to refill the water and beans a little more often.  Read Less

I wish i had bought one with a milk warmer but the quality of the coffee is fantastic.

I wish i had bought one with a milk warmer but the quality of the coffee is fantastic.  Read Less

)i'm updating to 4 stars on the basis that although the customer service has been excellent, the product shouldn't have failed ...  Read More

)i'm updating to 4 stars on the basis that although the customer service has been excellent, the product shouldn't have failed in this way in my view.  Read Less

Having used the replacement for about 5 months now, my feedback is a follows:- it does the job fairly well; to be honest i don'...  Read More

Having used the replacement for about 5 months now, my feedback is a follows:- it does the job fairly well; to be honest i don't think there can be too much difference across similar priced machines and the quality depends more on the beans you use- it looks really nice, but is mostly made of plastic- it is a pretty standard machine so don't expect any frills, e.  Read Less

Although the start up cost was more.

Although the start up cost was more.  Read Less

Note: if you're in a hard water area, you should be aware that if you don't have a filtered water tap (as we do) then you shoul...  Read More

Note: if you're in a hard water area, you should be aware that if you don't have a filtered water tap (as we do) then you should use the included water filter (fits in the internal water container) but that only lasts about 2 months or so and i have no idea how much these filters cost.  Read Less

Makes lovely expressos (which i convert to americanos with water from the kettle).

Makes lovely expressos (which i convert to americanos with water from the kettle).  Read Less

First item that was sent was faulty straight out of the box.

First item that was sent was faulty straight out of the box.  Read Less

They arranged collection on wednesday (supplying packaging), fixed it on thursday and had it back to me by the following day.

They arranged collection on wednesday (supplying packaging), fixed it on thursday and had it back to me by the following day.  Read Less

That said though, it did survive two flights travelling in checked luggage in only its original packaging.

That said though, it did survive two flights travelling in checked luggage in only its original packaging.  Read Less

I also use the melitta brand cleaning and descaling products.

I also use the melitta brand cleaning and descaling products.  Read Less

I used melitta cleaning and descaling tablets.

I used melitta cleaning and descaling tablets.  Read Less

The water resevoir leaked all over the table top when filled with water.

The water resevoir leaked all over the table top when filled with water.  Read Less

This unit replaced a gaggia classic i used before which was quite tricky to clean and was messy.

This unit replaced a gaggia classic i used before which was quite tricky to clean and was messy.  Read Less

I get marginally better results from my semi automatic gaggia classic but who has time for that at 6am?

I get marginally better results from my semi automatic gaggia classic but who has time for that at 6am?  Read Less