This is one of the few, true, out of the box espresso machines that gives pretty immediate results with the minimum of muss, fuss and reading.

The drip tray cover, I find, is a tad on the light and scratchable side.

The "Baby" has all the same plumbing as the other members of the gaggia product except a thermoplastic shell. It is, perhaps, a tad quieter, but only because of the shell construction. Just like the others in the Gaggia family, there is plenty of steaming pressure for endless lattes and cappuccinos and a fast recovery rate for shot after shot of perfectly extracted espresso! I find the Baby very easy to use and moderately forgiving of tamp and grind. As always, use fresh coffee and a good Burr grinder. If this is your method of choice for coffee consumption, you will quickly realize, as I did, that you use precise amounts of coffee and water in the preparation of your drinks making your coffee dollar go a lot further when you are making your own specialty drinks for you and your friends.

I received this machine from "the Planet" in Calgary. They have been very helpful with followup questions and after-sales support. They even tossed in some "Gaggia Baby" cleaning powder for good measure!