Saeco RI9376

Easy to use, solid build, big water reservoir

None, no drips runs or errors

(see comments below regarding comparison to my previous Delonghi) - I like the cup warmer/storage area on top but you still MUST pre-warm your cup with a stream of hot water if you want satisfactory coffee. I run hot water through the empty filter...

- Instructions don't say to tamp the coffee in the filter. For my first brew, I followed the instructions and it seemed weak. I made a second fresh cup, tamped the grounds using a measuring cup, and it seemed a bit stronger - as I'm used to. My old...

-compressed portafilter (pro or con, depending on what you want) -Relatively easy 'good' espresso shots -Quick to heat and steam -great aesthetic finish

-compressed portafilter (pro or con, depending on what you want) -limited ability to pull 'great' espresso shots -limited steam wand placement -often uneven split between two shot outputs (I handle this by stopping the pull momentarily and swapping the...

compressed portafilter (pro or con, depending on what you want) ; Relatively easy 'good' espresso shots ; Quick to heat and steam ; great aesthetic finish

compressed portafilter (pro or con, depending on what you want) ; limited ability to pull 'great' espresso shots ; limited steam wand placement ; often uneven split between two shot outputs (I handle this by stopping the pull momentarily and swapping...

...but it gets the job done. I'm not going to spend $700+ on an espresso machine.

A little dribbly but I can look past that.

Does nice espresso.

After 40 days steam wand stopped working.

Good build quality, attractive, extremely reliable.

Steam wand is too long which can make frothing difficult. The stock portafilter is garbage and needs to be replaced with a non-pressurized one if you want to really take advantage of this machine.

This is the best model in the under US$300 range. Read a lot abt it from many coffee gear venders( WLL, SCG, 1st-Coffee ) Not picking on grind bec pressurized portafilter. Small foot print with stainsteel case. Not a "Made in China" kind espresso machine.

Steam wand use too much air. Better upgrade with steam wand sell by SCG. ( Check their web site under Seaco Aroma accessories/parts for demo video. Vy worth the upgrade!! )

I've bought two of these. One for my mother, one for my brother. Personally I use a Sylvia (Rancilio) but I wanted something cheaper. This machine works very well. It is temperamental. You must grind the coffee fine, and pack it in the coffee basket or...

None worth mentioning. I've used many machines in the past, this is one of the best one's....just be patient with it and you will be rewarded with a very good espresso.

-Water heats up fast -Easy to use if you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS -Very large water reservoir -Plenty of crema (Much more than my old Delonghi) -Stainless steel construction throughout.

-Stock panarello could use an upgrade. -Steam has a little water on initial use, easily shot out into water tray. -Replaced their old style buttons with cheap ones -Needs a highly visible power light, roommate keeps forgetting to turn it off.