A great product without un-needed bells and whistles! The pressure is sufficient to produce a nice golden crema. Both espresso and steam have plenty of heat. The machine is simple to use without having to learn much. Still takes a little time to heat up, but gives a better product than the "magic cappacino" machine. The steam wand produces a great froth! I had to change my milk frothing habit to accomadate for quick, full froth production.