I recently got the KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, and it is amazing. I have found that ANY coffee fixed in it tastes WAY BETTER than a regular coffee pot. It is pretty easy to set up and use, and it looks nice. However, it tends to throw water at the bottom where your cup sets, and after about two cups of coffee it has to be emptied. If not it starts to overflow. That is the only part that I think needs improvement. I would highly suggest this to any of my friends who drinks a lot of coffee. It really is a great product.