I bought this model recently. I already had a Krups Dolce Gusto Melody model. I "flinguée" because not decalcified (approximately 1 year is largely my fault, I détartrerai another 3 or 4 times a year) The second I got was another brand that I will not mention, that I have chosen for economy (pods cheaper): I always and custody for conventional coffee (black, decaf ...) but in terms of dairy drinks, the Dolce Gusto is much better. And even for other coffees, it heats up and so the coffee is good. The pods are certainly more expensive, but at least we do not f ... of the client, because for the other brand, chocolate drinks were infected (this brand). So my kids are happy to see them and I Chococino my Latte Macchiato. Obviously it takes up less space, the tank is small but it suits me: the water does not stagnate in it, less limestone deposit ... it is a choice. I prefer the mechanical model, itself the machine is stopped when you want, like this coffee is to our liking. (And least expensive machine). In addition I take advantage of a deferred payment, so it's cheap. And I order my pod here when I can not find at the supermarket. PS: subscribe to the site, we receive the samples.