Am I glad I bought this!!!

What a great little machine! After 1 1/2 years of using a low-end espresso maker, I decided to bite the bullet and get a quality machine. I read a lot of reviews, and this looked like the best bet for the money. The documentation with this machine is great; there are written and cd-based instructions which are clear and easy to follow. The cd is interactive; has mini-movies of what you need to do for each step, and made my transition to professional-like espresso-making a breeze. By my second try, I was making GREAT lattes; far better than I find at my local *$$. Being a genuine "coffee-holic", I am greatly appreciating having this machine in my home! It looks great on my counter, too!