The biggest plus of the machine is the excellent coffee that makes them - and that is indeed the most important thing. Many settings - almost too many, because the menu software the machine is nested something. For the touch panel is really awesome. Our little 1-year-old son likes to push down the coffee for us. Kinderleicht so. The processing of the machine is for this price range so-so: cheap plastic like other machines also not particularly original design, steam nozzle is a shaky part, from the two Kaffeeauslässen it runs different degrees out (1 cup half full, others full .. .) and to the soundproofing when grinding the people of Saeco have not really looked after (as loud as any other cheap machine also - there are clearly quieter equipment). Conclusion: In this machine the coffee is the focus, but is - as I said - really very good and can overlook the really quite handsome price. And one small drawback - relatively small water tank and grounds container. If you have guests, often has to be changed or refilled. Nevertheless: Overall good. Buy recommendation!