I'm doing with this machine only coffee (no cream Caffe, espresso or other experiments)
I want to explain me why I chose for this but much more expensive device (as opposed to Twist HD7870):
1. the amount of coffee is individually Portable programmable
2. the tank is higher (important for me because I always sink before turning off because of the pod holder tends to clog), if someone uses a filter, everyone must decide for themselves, but it is nice to have that opportunity ,
In addition, I find the colors (which are yet to matt and not shiny) very well done and the best (because I was surprised), the lid closure is made of solid metal (feels really hard to)
I've actually already read complaints in reviews, the device is entirely made of plastic (and, moreover, from inexpensive), who cares can not buy, which then need just a filter holder in stainless steel as a unit.
We are talking about machines to the 100 as you can, I think, do not expect more.
In former times I always handaufgebrüht (with varying results), then a VA who has done eight years faithful to its service (but in spite of careful nursing has always bothered me, not being able to see everything that happens in the machine), now I bought recently a portafilter with grinder for espresso making and because my VA has quitiert his service, the coffee will be made with the Senseo (I did not want to back to 1000 to spend on a new VA), we used also for good one year, the Twist HD7870 in the work and have been very pleased with it.
I liked the coffee very good, the machine is easily handle, it is very easy to care for, the pads are not expensive (offer cost me a coffee 12 cents) and compostable, it is very quickly ready for use, the coffee is really hot and the most important, the coffee is always consistently good (the corresponding pad quality provided).
For me, an optimal device, which justifies the slightly higher price of coffee (which I can not say of capsule systems)