Overall Rating
7.4, Based on 18 Reviews
Avg Price
$90.00
Manufacturer
Delonghi
Machine Type
pump, thermoblock, froth aider, crema enhancer, plastic semi auto espresso
Colors
Black with Silver
Class
n/a
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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David Hayes (quality: 5.6)
06.28.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: For newbies easing their way into the espresso lane, this is the perfect vehicle.
Nathan C (quality: 3.4)
10.08.2004
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: This is the best coffee machine ever created for its price. I would rank it among the $300 machines easily. Way-to-go Delonghi!!!!
Michael Woods (quality: 0.8)
10.27.2004
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Okay would make a good gift for a freind. Very inexpansive for the design.
Cynthia Winters (quality: 2.9)
10.29.2004
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Amazing espresso with great crema from a small, inexpensive machine when coupled with a good burr grinder and fresh beans.
Chris Dennis (quality: 3.3)
11.21.2004
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great. cheap beginner machine- has traced my learning curve and not held be back thus far.
Christopher Young (quality: 6.0)
03.07.2005
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: If you tinker long enough, and you don't mind having a wet counter top, it'll make a pretty decent drink.
Nadav Caine (quality: 6.3)
04.27.2005
Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: Reasonable $50 machine for milk drinks, but, really, get a Gaggia
Paul Pikowsky (quality: 7.0)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: My First Pump Machine
Chris Jan (quality: 5.0)
11.19.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Go out and buy it you know you love EXPRESSO!
Robert Figueira (quality: 8.0)
06.27.2007
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: You can wrangle decent espresso out of it if you're creative, but otherwise, just get a better machine.
J. H. Long (quality: 7.5)
06.30.2007
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: The DeLonghi EC140B needed modification to work safely and properly. That said, it makes a fine espresso with a nice crema.
Keith McKenzie
10.08.2007
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: If you only want to make a decent cup of capiccino for guest once in a while, OK. If you are experienced, look elsewhere.
Mike Lam (quality: 7.0)
12.28.2007
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Good machine to start learning with, practice making espresso and frothing on this machine then upgrade as your skills develop.
George Weller (quality: 6.5)
12.31.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: You can really do a lot worse for $80!
W Lista (quality: 7.0)
11.15.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I will save a lot of money by not stopping at cafe every day for my morning shot.
Dave Hofmann (quality: 5.0)
01.02.2009
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good starter unit for the money.
Jeff Cirelli (quality: 8.5)
02.13.2009
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: With an up-dose of elbow grease, an even grind of modification, and a level tamp of patience, you just might extract something that surprises you.
Rob Stark (quality: 10.0)
03.25.2009
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: Unstable at any speed - thermometer tells all
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