Each as he likes - but such a cut-resistant foam is not very authentic:
Anyone who has ever watched a professional "Barista", is here never find a cream stiff, crackling foam - but a soft, fine-pored foam flow, which can be used, inter alia, also conjure up beautiful patterns on a cappuccino.
And exactly such produces the "latte art" of Gastroback - and so it is also advertised. See also video.
In brief
Positives:
° appearance, perceived quality and feel are hard to beat.
° Easy to use (temperature, start, stop)
° Easy handling - extremely easy to clean (short rinsing) - definitely no residue.
° Best sparkling at minimum fill (0.2 L) - foam is then enough for two large cups of cappuccino.
° Easy repetitions without changing the foam quality possible
° Kabelaufwicklungsfach + integrated magnetic mount for second Aufschäumeinsatz
° Fast heating also of milk or chocolate milk, etc. possible
Neutral:
° Good soft fine-pored foam flow for decorative cappuccino ideal (but for the price in my opinion of course - therefore 'neutral')
° Adjustable temperature - but so far no real use for it.
° The second "latte art" bet is more of an agitator and not a real frothers. While good for milk warming or mixed beverages such as chocolate milk, etc. But for a "Latte" I would always rather use the "Cappuccino" bet. The declaration is confusing.
Negatives:
° For maximum fill the portion of liquid milk rises vs. Foam. Really large amounts may produce better its predecessor.
° Could work a bit quieter (also running a fan for a few minutes after)
° high price
Whoever the popular firmer "north-the-Alps" foam wishes to can recommend the predecessor "42410". This is in contrast to the "latte art" logically also advertised with a "very solid foam". However, it should be cleaned only excessive plastic design and extremely poor.
Otherwise, the "Latte Art 42360" an exceptionally beautiful and well-made device that also is easily an authentic milk froth ala Italy produces and also super easy to clean.
Update 8/2013: 2-3x daily in use: device still works perfectly. I have always wondered why some reviewers make no foam into existence. Now I have for the first time two product ranges TIP UHT milk caught after 1 1/2 years, with whom you can actually produce no foam - also not a Schaumquirl. And although the manufacturer lt. Stamp is identical to my standard brand. So it seems to be trademarks or batches with different "foam potential".
Dirk