If you're considering rbe nespresso vertuo enough to be consulting reviews, just BUY IT. My journey towards owning my nespresso started 6 months ago when I first began browsing Amazon for espresso machines. I quickly became overwhelmed at the sheer amount of options, the exorbitant prices of many, and the less than stellar reviews of the options within my initial budget. Without settling on any one in particular, I went back to using my keurig style machine and spending $30 week at Starbucks. September came about and with the busting time of year, schook started and my work as a beautician picked up greatly. I needed espresso and the coffee pids at home weren't cutting it. I'll partially blame my 3 year old who learned the phrase "pumpkin loaf" and started demanding a Starbucks trip each morning for the ridiculous amount of money I found myself spending each week. I almost completely stopped using my coffee maker at home.That prime sale we had in early October came about and I once again considered buying an espresso machine. I knew i didn't want to become a barista... my life is busy and I need simplicity but stellar morning lattees as well. The nespresso was on sale about $50, much closer to my modest $100 budget, and the reviews were the BEST within the under $200 range. It's easily been the BEST purchase I've made all year! It came with a sampler set of some delicious capsules that helped me find some favorites (chiaro and bianco doppio), and i love how fast it produces a delicious double espresso! It's to die for! The crema is delicious and thick! And the best part is I've barely spent any money onStarbucks! I use some steaned oatmilk and a dash of splenda to make my morning lattes and they taste better than what i woukd order from coffee houses and are much healthier and lower in sugar! I've bragged about my nespresso to almost everyone i know, and I'm excited to make a cup of yumminess for any of my family and friends who stop by. My morning and afternoon lattees are so easy to make and within no time I'm enjoying delicious pick me up! The machine is unlike anything I've used before but extremely simple to get the hang of and start using. There is an app you can download and connect your nespresso to via Bluetooth that can help you with functioning, troubleshooting, brewing and ordering more capsules. They even have recipes on these! I highly recommend this machine and cant believe I went so long without it! If you want a simple system, that's affordable and produces delicious espresso and coffee beverages, this model is for YOU! It will pay for itself within the first 1.5 months in my case.