This is a high quality, well designed machine.  We like our coffee and we like our lattes and cappuccinos.  We have had to use a grinder, and three separate machines to fix our drinks. With the Dinamica plus we can automate the entire process and  with the adjustments, we can fix the drinks exactly to our taste.  It is slick looking, and fits in our kitchen.  The grinder works with whole beans and the machine also works with ground espresso.  It has a milk steamer so we don't have to do it separately.  I'm really excited by this product!