Pros: I made my first cuppuccino this morning and WOW!!! I will be enjoying the DeLonghi Bar 32 for many years to come!

Cons: None, completely happy with it!

Other Thoughts: No problems with box, bottom didn't open up accidently. No leaking from water basin. Delivery was a day ahead of schedule and everything that was suppose to be in the box, was.

Pros: Actually this is my second I've had the DeLonghi EC155 for a while gave it to my daughter and now just purchased the BAR32 for its different look.

They both work the same producing better espresso than any local coffee shop around here plus nice crema.

I'll say its the best cheap espresso maker I know of.

Cons: nada

Pros: Excellent espresso and especially latte's. You froth a 1/4" of milk and end up with a half cup of froth.

Cons: Just doesn't make enough. Yes I know it's espresso.

If I had been home I would have sent it back because of the packaging. It looked as though it had been opened several times and poorly taped back together. Contents, OK, everything there.

Other Thoughts: My steamer did not make as good espresso as this but it could make a pretty good half a mug at a time.

Pros: Great item for the price. Very happy with the purchase.

Cons: I also suffered the same shipping issue as others have commented here. The item ships in only its retail display box without any tape holding the bottom closed (and many stickers all over the box making it very unworthy as a gift.) The first one I received arrived broken with the 2 required filters missing. The item had obviously fallen completely out of the box since the box was OK where the damage occurred to the units base. Somehow the entire top of the box (with the UPC symbol needed for the rebate) had also been replaced with plain cardboard. Still no tape on the folded together bottom. The 2nd unit arrived OK but still with the bottom not taped shut as I had strongly requested.

Other Thoughts: Thanks to Newegg for resolving my issue completely. But all for the lack of any tape on the fold-to-close bottom while the top is fully taped shut.

Pros: My first espresso maker. It's easy to use & clean. Just take a little time to understand what it takes to make a good cup. Selecting the proper grind, tamp, machine pre-heat, and run time are all you need. Search on Espresso Guy for a good guide to these essential elements to a good cup. I have not tried the ESE pods yet, but they would make the brewing process and clean-up a little simpler.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I got a real bargain on this at NewEgg, and received it promptly.

Pros: Easy to use, sometimes an excellent crema.

Cons: Frother gets in the way, moves 'back' to an annoying place. Crema has been inconsistent (considered sending it back, but wasn't sure if it was the machine or the pods.) Portafilter when using any pod is pretty darn snug. Really have to get a grip to turn it. Counter placement needs to take that into consideration. Probably not great choice for someone with low hand strength (my mom can't snug the portafilter into place, for example.)

Other Thoughts: Have been using Italian ESE pods only, and from pod to pod of the same type, the crema hasn't been consistant. Flavor usually excellent though. Will experiment with running water shots thru first - maybe temp with the pods is even more touchy. Have owned older pump machine (saeco - pre ese pod adapters), nespresso, lavazza espresso point, moka... eh... minor coffee obsession, but lazy.

Pros: small

Cons: got it as a gift for someone, it was shipped within 24 hrs but I got it in half open ORIGINAL box, which looks unpresentable after rainy day. Not even sure if it complete set anymore. so upset. S/b a good product but do not buy it from Newegg..

Pros: Been making perfect cremas since day one. I have not messed up a shot yet. I add 1 tsp of sugar to the bottom of the shot, then filler up. Perfect. For the money this thing can't be beat. I fill it up from the back. I never remove the water holder.

Cons: The frother gets in my way. I move it out of the way, but it slowly moves back. I do not use it. Not my style either.

Other Thoughts: Don't need a cup warmer being I do shots. So I do not miss the fact it does not have one. Grounds cake is also hard to remove. That 15 bars really packs them in.

Pros: Have been using this for 6 months. Very happy with it. Low maintenance, easy to use. So far only had to clean the check-valve once. Easy to do. This only has to be done when flow slows down.
Have owned anything from a full blown commercial unit to several stovetop Mokas. Real nice compromise.

I use this at least daily for 6 months

Cons: None so far.

Other Thoughts: I use Lavazza Crema e Aroma coffee beans that I buy online. Nice crema, taste and aroma.

Pros: great espresso

Cons: takes a long time to heat

Other Thoughts: you will love this machine according to your patience