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Overall Rating	7.2, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price	$799.00
Manufacturer	Francis! Francis!
Machine Type	pump, single boiler, pod, ground, artistic espresso machine, ese system
Colors	All the Rainbow
Class	Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review	No
First Look	Yes
QuickShot	No

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Consumer Espresso: Francis Francis X1
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The X1 is undeniably one of the more unique looking consumer espresso machines on the market today. Available in a wide range of colours, the machine has undergone some major improvements inside in recent years.

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A Hart	01.29.2008	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: The third-gen FF! X1 Professional is a feisty little machine both for its looks and operation. It's for ground coffee only, and it's a big step up from the both-pods-and-ground-coffee second-gen FF! machines.

Al E (quality: 5.4)	06.08.2005	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Francis Francis brew me away with the X2 (get it? "Brew me away"?? Sorry.)

Antonio Appelli (quality: 4.5)	08.18.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: this is an unbeatable machine for performance & looks

Ben Wickham (quality: 6.6)	06.12.2003	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A fine machine that doesnt compromise on quality or style

Brenda XYZ (quality: 7.3)	11.22.2001	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Form and function mesh beautifully.

Chris Aubry (quality: 7.0)	04.13.2000	Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: Don't even think about it! Imagine, one can get a Sylvia for less!

Cith Saum (quality: 4.0)	01.19.2006	Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: Won't buy it again. Don't like the quality or the fact that FF tech support won't sell you parts (You have to send the whole machine to IL for repair)

Daniel Butterfield (quality: 4.0)	05.15.2003	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great machine. Wears out after 5 years (about 1500 Capucinnos w/ 3000 shots)

Daniel Cohen (quality: 6.0)	05.22.2007	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: dont let look be your guide :-)

Dennis Vogel (quality: 4.0)	10.15.2005	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great looking. Good shots. Nice foam. Makes me smile.

Douglas Peters (quality: 5.8)	12.01.2002	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Slick, sleek, stylish...I love it.

Drew Giacobe (quality: 7.0)	02.18.2004	Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Pretty, but in the end, it's a piece of junk.

Elliott Burrell (quality: 5.5)	02.19.2003	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This machine was designed for use with pods!! The absolute best design!!

Eric Kraal (quality: 5.8)	07.11.2002	Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: If you like good espresso... DON'T bye the francis francis.

Heather Snow (quality: 6.0)	12.16.2006	Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Good machine until it stopped working. For about a year and a half I was happy with it. Two years later it's broken and I wish I'd bought quality over design.

J J (quality: 7.0)	11.16.2009	Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Looks nice outside, cheap parts inside, machine-specific parts are not available. All beauty, with no brawn.

Jay (quality: 2.0)	03.09.2000	Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Don‘t waste your time unless you like looks more than function...

Jay Johnson (quality: 7.5)	07.27.2008	Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: If you need parts, get ready to ship your machine. Using the steamer: for 12oz of milk to go from 40* to 160* takes over 3 min. FF customer service is juvenile at best.

Jennifer (quality: 3.0)	01.03.2001	Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: It‘s sad but true, francis francis is all about looks

John Hudak (quality: 4.0)	05.29.2007	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Beautifully designed espresso maker that should last years with proper care. Plus you can use pods for quick shots!

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