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

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

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!!

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.)

Thomas Scheidegger (quality: 5.0)	09.19.2000	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: looks great but will only satisfy espresso-drinkers

Richard Bluestein (quality: 5.0)	10.01.2000	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Get it it you‘re in love with the design.

Xerxes Lee (quality: 4.7)	03.18.2005	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: don't forget to empty driptray after EVERY shot.

X1 Owner (quality: 4.5)	11.28.2007	Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great with an entry-level burr grinder.

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

Robert Bloom (quality: 4.3)	12.14.2007	Rating: 1.0
Bottom Line: £25 coffee in a £400 machine. Or, for U.S. readers, $50 coffee in an $800 machine.

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)

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)

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

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!

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

Paul Cleary (quality: 3.0)	10.24.2000	Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: A good looker but a poor performer.

Lawrence Brunelle (quality: 3.0)	12.25.2003	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Nice design good quality on the outside, but the inside mechanical components do not match same quality

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

Steve Baker (quality: 2.0)	02.04.2000	Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Steer well clear of this baby its a nightmare!

Jonas (quality: 1.0)	05.01.2001	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: you will not be dissapointed

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