The new HD7817 / 69 is the successor to the simple pad machine without milk hose for one or two cups. For fast, easy coffee enjoyment, the machine is perfect. Practically I think that you simply push the button and one or two cups of coffee gets without long waiting or having to select size. The pads are now to have for all price ranges anywhere and the machine is easy to clean, descale just works.
Getting used to I find the small water tank, talking to me but nice that you always have fresh water, because you constantly have to replenish fresh. With the new machine is the plastic drip tray. Whether Senseo there really saves a lot or if it's a quality disadvantage remains to be seen. I clean all loose parts regularly in the dishwasher. In my two old machines that's no problem. So far, nothing is broken or has become warped / deformed. Too bad this is the new machine again has no height adjustment for the cup.
The new machine has compared to the old a very similar design, the coffee tastes the same, the new machine also does not provide individual adjustment, the cup footprint is not height adjustable. This is the old machine for large electric markets every now and then for about 40 on offer, the new costs about 90. I'm missing here is the reason why I should spend 50 more for the new machine. But it is definitely the successor model of qualitative, high-quality, practical coffee, can you go wrong here nothing.