Great machine. A tad smaller footprint than I expected, but solid and well made. Stainless exterior. Relatively easy to use (my first foray into this type of machine). A lot of online videos really simplifies the learning. Saw videos comparing this to the "B" brand. I would still buy this. For me, there are enough settings on here to really personalize the drinking experience, yet enough built-in/automatic settings so one does not need to became an expert barista.