I had 04 110 (Magnifica III) the ESAM 3000 (II Magnifica) and have now decided before purchasing the ESAM me to buy the successor. In principle, both machines the same thing can also the operating concept has remained the same (Continuous adjustment of amount of coffee and water, no programs). As significant pluses, possibly justify the additional price of approximately 100 EUR, would be the removable frother metal that mE more solid and more compact processing (in particular the maintenance flap) and the ECO mode to save power in standby, call , Otherwise, the coffee is still good (the brewing groups are also similar strong) and the noise level is also under. All in all a solid machine that good café crème or espresso produced for cappuccino. After this exact purpose for which it was purchased: 5 stars.