Seems to do everything it's advertised to do, and relatively easy to use.  Wish the instruction manual was written a bit better, but a couple of Youtube videos helped with the shortcomings.  If you're not planning to brew from raw expresso (like a pro) and want pods for espresso drinks plus regular drip coffee, this machine works great.  Pretty well designed (aside from pouring water into the drip coffee area....too small and dark a space...like pouring into a dark cave opening).  AND it's affordable!