Review on DeLonghi EC5 Steam Driven Espresso Coffee by Jeremy Reddick

I have tried Mr.Coffee, Krupps etc over the last few years and most have had problems and had to be replaced after about a year (or less) of use. Hopefully this one lasts a long time (I'll have to wait and see). But the first impressions are as follows: 1. Espresso is prepared quickly! Others in this price range take a long time for a cup or two of espresso.2. Since the espresso is made quickly, I thought maybe it wasn't strong enough, but again I was pleasantly wrong - the espresso is good!3. Looks good.4. nice big cup holder and enough free space under the cup holder. The only warning is that you need to tamp (press) the coffee well or you'll end up with a watery espresso. Haven't tried the steam attachment yet so don't know how well it works Update: Nov 2011: A year later it's still working! I used to have Krupps/Mr. Coffee machines every 6 months before you buy them.