search.reviews.ebay says: It is also a very good looking appliance and easy to clean...and any other middle to upper end coffee maker for that matter) because nothing good comes easy...Keeps coffee at a good temperature for about 3 hours without any bitter taste...see more

singleserveespresso says: We have run through a lot of machines and have seen a few good ones and a few not so good ones, but here's a brief set that should get you headed in the right direction...If you want good crema, make sure the unit is a pump-driven (not "steam driven...The specifications are all there for a good shot of espresso and it has plenty of power to deliver that shot...This is not a bad little espresso machine for under $100...If you are getting the DeLonghi EC155 or Baby D, I would add in some ESE coffee pods...see more

thinkbling says: burr grinding is not distinguishable in taste, but I just wanted a grinder with a bean hopper...Unless DeLonghi has substantially changed something about this model, I would highly recommend it...Since I've been running it almost every day for several years, I figure that's not too bad...see more

astore.amazon says: The crema produced by the machine isn't indicative of a good espresso either, i've noticed that if the espresso is foaming like a guinness, it's too thin and bitter...Refill it with cool water and you're good to go...I would also recommend buying a tamper, there's just no way to get the right amount of pressure with the built in tamper...see more

shop.pet-net says: The most recent time the frother died, I took the trouble to try to make good on the product's warranty with DeLonghi...The quality of the espresso shot isn't the best, so if you drink straight espresso I wouldn't recommend this...see more