Even my Starbucks barista daughter is impressed with the quality of coffee that this machine makes.   She has made me lattes and cappuccinos with it, and I've made many Americanos.    Who would have expected that grinding the beans immediately before brewing could make such a difference!   I debated the fully automatic vs. semi-automatic, but my fully auto has run reliably so far, and I don't have loose grounds everywhere like with the semi-automatic.    The quality of construction and craftmanship is top notch.