The downside to this machine, other than the price is that it has a relatively steep learning curve. If you don't bother to perfect your settings, you will get a mediocre cup of coffee or expresso. You must fully understand the machine and...

I bought this cappuccino/espresso/coffee maker because I wanted a professional cup of java at my fingertips with a relatively small amount of effort. I got a deal on it for $1,700, but was incredibly disappointed by its performance. While it looked...