I am still in awe every time I look at this beautiful machine on my kitchen counter every morning, and I've had it for almost a month now. It seriously looks just as high-end and expensive as other fully automatics at double the cost. Aside from the aesthetics, this stunner is a workhorse! I previously owned a competitor's brand that was the exact same price, and don't think I could ever go back after experiencing a DeLonghi. Great features and easy to operate, the only bells and whistles that it's missing is a built in milk carafe. I'm a latte kinda girl though, just prefer not having the extra step of steaming and mixing my milk separately. Not a deal breaker though, as it makes up for that with everything being very easy to clean. Love my La Specialista Arte, would recommend to any espresso lovers in the market for a fully automatic that is top quality!