Quote Originally Posted by GTI View Post
Having used Nespresso machines for years, I've decided to be a bit more adventurous and go for a bean to cup machine. Since the missus and I both work and mornings are always hectic with the kids, time is of the essence so a machine that does all the legwork is most important.

The only issue I can see is that gargantuan choice of machines, Just De'longhi have something like 70 models with weird combinations of letters and numbers and no clear indication of which is better than which (aside from using price as a guide). I'm looking to spend around £500 and don't care about milk frothing options, just a good espresso or lungo. I've narrowed it down to a Krups EA8150 or DeLonghi ECAM 23.420
I came so close to buying bean to cup machines a few times but something always stopped me. My mate has delonghi but I don't know which model. When I looked it up it was about £350. He loves it but I don't like the small reservoir they all seem to have. I wish they could be mains water powered.