We love this machine

Author's Rating:

Pros: So simple and effective. Easy to master. Great coffee.

Cons: Sure it's noisy - but they all unless purchasing the most expensive upper market versions.

The Bottom Line: 
This machine will continue to be used every day. I am sure that it will never end up at the back of a cupboard.

Author's Review
After having problems with our previous Gaggia model, we decided to upgrade to this one. The Gaggia was a manual machine, I continually fought making coffees to the point that it sat idle far more than it was used. The Gaggia experience was so frustrating that eventually it was tossed in the rubbish. Best thing we did.

After quite a while back onto instant coffee, we decided it was time to purchase another machine - this time far more simple and effective. My price range was far lower than my partner's - so we headed out to view the different brands.

After visiting several electrical stores, it was apparent that we needed to concentrate on Automatic models. My budget was blown away - as I hadn't realised their cost. So............ we ended up (after much consultation) with our DeLonghi Automatic machine.

It's wonderful - we are using it every day. We have found it so simple to use. Our only regret is that we waited so long to purchase it.

I never realised how easy a coffee maker could be. No fighting - just a press of the button and it does it all.

We are used to drinking mugs rather than cups so the machine has had to retrain us into consuming less - but far more quality - making mugs obsolete. I enjoy the coffee so much that I get to the end and it still feels like the initial "wow" experience. I end up looking forward to our next one.