Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this at Targét for $29, and it is freaking awesome. To the two reviewers above... if you actually read the manual you would know that the cord underneath the base can be unraveled to the desired length. This is to eliminate excess cord on your countertop. Anyway, I discovered I was spending almost $200 at Starbucks... a near crack habit. My previous espresso machine broke over the summer--a $300 Gaggia. Prior to the gaggia I had a krups. So I plunked down a few bucks for this one knowing I was taking a wee gamble. Usually you get what you pay for. Let me tell ya, this little machine is great. First, it is super super quiet. My previous machines were deafening especially when frothing. Secondly, it takes up little space. Third, it's fairly nice looking and matches our coffee maker. And of course last, it makes great lattés. So, don't waste your money on some huge hulking espresso machine that will only last a few years. This one does the job and won't cause ear trauma.