Did not want to spend the same NEN half thousand and habs just tried with this offer on Amazon. Advertising keeps its promises. I'm very satisfied with the device. Despite a lot of plastic outside the thing is quite heavy, which indicates quality. Were important to me in the purchase decision: cleaning and maintenance. The removable brewing unit - goes totally easy - and thus easily accessible interior and drip tray and coffee grounds container can be cleaned well. Furthermore: The thing can also use coffee powder a pinch for a cup. I've also tested time goes, but is just only for emergency. No comparison to freshly brewed with freshly ground beans. Milk foam with the steam nozzle works also excellent. Contrary to Mitrezension allows the nozzle easily disassemble and clean. For descaling the machine has not yet been reported. Here also important: Reports which, man can still make coffee runs instructions. The drip tray is also made of plastic, is easily scratched and just looks terrible. I have my views on good luck here at Amazon for a 12er a metal mesh for a ESAM 3000 ordered. Fits! And evaluates the machine visually but very on. I'm happy every day with the device. Have not previously changed the default settings. Coffee tasted right away to me.
