Is it a $1000 expresso maker?  No.  But it makes a great cappuccino and is probably the least expensive machine of its type out there.  It also doesn't take up much space, looks good and is easy to use.   Took me a couple of attempts to get it right but I am very happy with it.  It froths milk really well.  I have bought more expensive machines but they have always broken after a year or two (always the pump) so I figured why bother and went this route.  I would recommend.