Overall Rating
7.6, Based on 15 Reviews
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Varies
Manufacturer
Saeco
Machine Type
espresso machine, pump, reservoir, pressurized,
Colors
Varies
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A basic model from Saeco, it's been around for many years. Some recent versions may have rapid steam
Alex Bennett
03.01.2009
Rating: 5.0
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia
Bottom Line: Great machine for beginners and casual users, but if you're a regular/experienced user then pay the extra price and get something more durable.
Andrew Kerr (quality: 6.8)
05.20.2005
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia
Bottom Line: Great machine for domestic application that looks great, makes good coffee, is easy to use and makes good froth if you are a beginner. Great first machine.
Bill Williamson (quality: 6.0)
04.12.2003
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia
Bottom Line: Great way to start on real coffee, and will probably have this machine till the end.
Cerrado Dude (quality: 5.5)
07.01.2002
Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: Super Idea
Bottom Line: Good cheap machine for casual espresso drinkers. Cappuccinites and fanatics look elsewhere.
Chip Scardo (quality: 6.7)
04.07.2003
Rating: 3.6
Product Reviewed: Magic Deluxe
Bottom Line: Avoid at all costs.
Chris Beck
02.17.2001
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Saeco Espresso Maestro
Bottom Line: A great machine for someone on a budget or needs a second machine for the office.
Dan Nathan
05.14.2001
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Rio Vapore
Bottom Line: Well built; hard to foul up; produces a good shot; a lot of value for the money, I think.
Gary Cook (quality: 6.7)
11.07.2004
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: Gran Crema
Bottom Line: Good backup or starter machine, faithful and forgiving as a dog.
Jeffrey Davis (quality: 6.7)
03.27.2002
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Maestro
Bottom Line: Excellent machine - well worth the price!
Lawrence Williams (quality: 5.3)
03.21.2003
Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Maestro
Bottom Line: For its price I dont see how you can beat it.
Lupco Spasovski (quality: 6.3)
06.18.2009
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia Starbucks
Bottom Line: Great value for the money.
Marty Stein (quality: 8.5)
04.22.2009
Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia
Bottom Line: At under $300 this is a capable machine for great drinks. At $100 it might just be the best buy around
Rex Hoare (quality: 2.0)
01.31.2001
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Via Venezia
Bottom Line: I like it!!
Steve Watkins (quality: 8.0)
12.15.2003
Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: Idea
Bottom Line: decent machine used for the money. Definately a decent starter machine.
Vasily R
08.28.2009
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Super Idea Deluxe
Bottom Line: They don't make them like they used to
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