Advantages: well priced, very easy to use Disadvantages: steam arm is temperamental
I bought the DelonghiEC330S after realising I was slowly emptying my bank account paying for numerous Starbucks' every week (even more after they opened one a two minute walk from my flat).
Definite plus point in its appearance, it looks stylish and fits in well in modern kitchens especially.
It does make good coffee, and although you need to warm the machine up, once you're used to doing this it really isn't a hassle.
Although the previous reviewer recommended stocking up on pods, I would advise anyone to either buy coffee beans and a grinder or buy fresh coffee ground for espresso machines, as pods don't really make the most of having a machine such as this.
A disadvantage of having this product are the steam arm is very temperamental and sometimes just doesn't emit much steam (despite being thoroughly cleaned). Also, if ...
nodoubtaboutit 09.05.2008
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Advantages: Great tasting coffee, good at steaming milk. Easy to clean. Price Disadvantages: Quite loud.
also quite small, although make sure you have enough room for it to wobble slightly when making the coffee.
The Coffee also comes with the steamer as you can also see on the picture. It produces perfect steamed milk. The water does take a while to heat up, but I have found that it's not a problem as you can prepare the coffee at the same time. It is also a very easy coffee maker to learn. The drip tray is also very easy to clean.
Disadvantages
There are very few disadvantages with this machine. One problem as I mentioned above is that the silver can get quite dirty of not constantly maintained. Also, the Machine does produce alot of noise. Personally I like the noice as it gives an authentic coffee shop feel, but others may find it a bit too loud. Now, the machine does not allow for a large cup to be placed under the arm. I ...
Kovu123 22.01.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Delonghi EC330S
Advantages: Takes Pods as well as Ground Coffee, has removable water tank, great value for money Disadvantages: Won't take a mug, takes a while to warm up, pods not easy to come by
The DelonghiEC330S is very stylish and would look good in any kitchen.
I found the best thing about this machine is that it takes pods as well as ground coffee, and the water tank is removable so no need to take a jug to the tank to fill it up. The cup warmer is a pleasant addition.
I am however disappointed that it won't take a mug, so a large cup is ideal if you want a cappuccino. Also it does takes a while for the machine to warm up, and the pods aren't that easy to come by in the shops, so stock up when you find them or buy them online.
Overall this is a great mahcine for people who don't want to spend a fortune, or for the begginers as it is very easy to use. 9/10 ...
