I've had 3 of the Nespresso 150 coffee machines for about 5 years divided between my offices and home, which have worked splendidly. Finally the gaskets are starting to harden, and water is starting to leak, and one or two could use cleaning. The 150s are fine and I'll still use one at home, but I just got a fire-truck red D290 for the office.However, after using the 290 for a couple of weeks, I may have to get another for home.Aside from the shock of paying so much for a coffee machine, I couldn't be more pleased.I rationalize that with three shots of espresso per day, after two years at work (~600 cups), the pod and maker together are just $1 a shot.Similar logic "paid off" for my old 150s, and saved oodles of time in line at coffee shops.
The espresso is very good (at fifty cents per capsule), the capsule delivery is easy and quick ordering from the web page, and the brewing is easy even before I've had my morning caffeine. Plus it looks cool and the lever and buttons all have a solid feel.
My advice - order the special coffees, which show up about twice a year, they taste the best. The spiced flavors are a bit of an acquired taste.Some of the blends are 95% arabica + 5% robusta beans, others are 100% arabica.Look into it if you're a purist who disdains even traces of robusta.
Read the manual, it just takes ten minutes.Put it where it can be admired, and lock it down, and prepare to be asked for an espresso by your friends often.
[Edit, 7/8/08 - 500 cups of coffee, still working like a charm, no problems.]
[Edit, 11/3/09 - another 500 or so.No problems yet.]
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Product Description:
Nespresso has developed a unique extraction system specially adapted to capsules. It controls every vital setting when preparing a perfect espresso. Nespresso machines have been designed with renowned partners and designers, and bring out the taste and aromas of coffee by combining quality of design with ease of use. The Nespresso Concept Automatic D290 Machine is part of our Concept Line, which features a modern,and practical design.The machine deploys technology essential for preparing an outstanding Espresso, and is exceptionally easy to use: Automatic control of the amount of coffee in the cup. A high pressure pump (19 bars) extracts all the aromas and develops a smooth crema in the cup. A thermobloc which heats water to 187°and 196° during extraction and empties the remaining water after each use so that the water is fresh for each preparation. A simple system which perforates the capsule and soaks all the ground coffee to optimally filter the coffee. A functional Jaw system, which allows for easy coffee preparation. Automatic ejection of used capsule. Removable water container (34-ounce). Tray for used capsules.Back-lit control button
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