I can't say a lot about this machine that hasn't already been said. The build quality is excellent and the coffee is the best I've ever had, consistently.I had avoided automatics for a while simply because pulling a shot seemed like such a romantic notion. Hah! Switching to a schedule that kicks off at 5:45 AM makes anything 'automatic' look a whole lot sexier. I am setting aside $$$ so that when this one finally fails (and that should be a while - this machine demonstrates superior engineering), I can dart right to the store and buy another.And, although I think microfoam might be another romantic notion (if it tastes good and wakes me up, I'm good), the previous reviewer might want to check his or her water quality - I have deliciously pure backwoods North Carolina well water that gives me superb crema.