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Advantages: well priced, very easy to use
Disadvantages: steam arm is temperamental

I bought the Delonghi EC330S 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 ...
...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 you want to make more than 3/4 cups at a time don't bother. It isn't so much the hassle, it's the steam arm - it can't cope with ... Read review

Advantages: Very stylish and easy to use
Disadvantages: Slightly expensive

The Delonghi EN 680 Latissima Nespresso can create a more or less perfect cup if espresso. It is completely unique with it's patented extraction to aid the flow of water through the ground coffee. Nespresso's specially designed coffee-filled capsules are used to give the unique taste you only get with Nespresso. A bit pricey at £300 but certainly a long term investment. Style The Latissima Nespresso is very stylish (see picture) and is ...
...saucer and a sample pack of Nespresso capsules. Conclusion Overall, the Delonghi EN 680 Latissima Nespresso is a very stylish, great espresso machine. The espresso's created are top of the range and are really unique (and taste great) - a great addition to any kitchen. ... Read review

Advantages: Perfect Coffee everytime
Disadvantages: n/a

I bought this for my parents last Christmas ans so far there are no complaints! The coffee is perfect every time and it\'s very easy to set up and use. The best things to use are the pods as they seem to give a stronger coffee but the reason for buying this one was so that you can use normal ground coffee as well. We thought this was a great idea so that if the pods ever stopped being produced you could still use it. Also there are various pods you ... Read review

Advantages: Real coffee, Pod filter. nice to look at
Disadvantages: Can be messy with ground coffee.

Bought off Ebay £39 RRP is £89.99 What you get ,coffee machine, instruction manual, filter holder for ground coffee, filter holder for coffee pods, 1 cup filter and 2 cup filter and measuring spoon. The machine is shiny black plastic with silver parts and a clear plastic water container on the back, it looks good in the kitchen so can be left out on display. To make an espresso fill the water container to the max level, fill with a jug or it comes ...
...the ground coffee into the filter cup using the measuring spoon provided then tamper the coffee down using the built in tamper on the machine, place the filter holder into the machine this can be quite fiddely but you soon get used to it. There is a light on the coffee maker when you first turn it on it is red then turns green when boiler is ready. Turn the dial to espresso function and the water will be forced through the coffee into the cup under ... Read review

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None

I bought this machine on the strength of the many other excellent reviews from customers here on dooyoo who are clearly much more expert than me about coffee machines. I am adding this review to say that if you're like me (i.e. a complete idiot in the kitchen), but want superb coffee, instantly with no hassle or effort, this is the machine for you. If I can work it, anyone can! You cannot knock the looks either. I am very fond of retro gadgets and ...
...well. It's not as ugly or space consuming as some of it's competitors. I have never been tempted to try any instant coffee machines and tend to rather spend a fortune on buying my cappuccinos in cafes everyday before going to work. But that is definitely a thing of the past. This machine is fantastic and so easy to use - even an idiot like me can throw a delicious cappuccino together after 5 minutes of unwrapping the box! What about the price of ... Read review