I absolutely love the Delonghi Dedica Maestro Espresso Machine! 
If you are an inexperienced coffee drinker and maker then you must follow the directions to a T. It is imperative.
I think my favorite part is the milk steamer. My dislike is that after you make one shot of espresso, you have to wait for it to reset. I do wish the storage compartment was a little bigger and would fit all of the accessories that come with it. 
I would definitely recommend this product to a beginner.