I never thought making my own lattes and cappuccinos at home could be so easy.  Machine setup was quick and the instructions detailed it very well.  This is a pretty large appliance so for me it was worth the counter space since I drink coffee everyday.  I found the buttons to press easily and liked that it lit up my selection of a large or small cup.  As expected, this maker is loud and scares my toddlers each time it runs.  It is also a lengthy process to clean each piece of this maker properly so it definitely is not a set it and forget it appliance.