Would I buy the DeLonghi again: yes Would I recommend it to a friend: Yes We drink a lot of espresso and cappuccino and had the DeLonghi originally ordered as a spare unit. That which in November 2010, since it runs without problems. After 10 years Saeco Royal Cappuccino (4 times bought new) and countless repairs the Saeco's are gone and the DeLonghi has remained. The holding period of a Saeco is about 2 to 3 years until the first major, expensive failure. The DeLonghi is, especially for the price here, unbeatable.
