Overall Rating
7.9, Based on 19 Reviews
Avg Price
$995.00
Manufacturer
Saeco
Machine Type
Super automatic, digital controls, conical burr grinder, rapid steam
Colors
Steel and Black
Class
Super Automatic, Digital / Office
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A new digital version of the popular Italia model from Starbucks, this machine offers the consumer more control over the shot production.
Scott P. (quality: 6.0)
08.25.2006
Rating: 3.0
Bottom Line: Don't buy anything made by Saeco as there are many other far superior espresso machines on the market made and sold by companies who actually care about their products and customers.
Richard Henry (quality: 4.0)
12.06.2005
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: NEVER AGAIN, Starbucks great opening act but you fumbled in act II.
Gary Howarth (quality: 7.0)
12.03.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: I will NEVER buy high end Gaggia kit again, dreadful...DREADFULL post sales service.
Tim H (quality: 3.5)
10.28.2005
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Retailer (Starbucks) does not stand behind the product
Jon Pitchford (quality: 5.3)
07.28.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: If I had it to do over, I'd buy it again in a New York minute.
Vyto B. (quality: 5.5)
05.10.2005
Rating: 1.6
Bottom Line: Engineering fiasco--do not buy
Ron Davis (quality: 4.0)
03.14.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: This is a nice looking, programmable machine that produces a very nice espresso. At the $650 price point that I bought it at it's a good value. At $995 it's getting a litte pricey
Carlos Alvarez (quality: 5.6)
03.10.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Nearly-instant coffee that's consistent, exactly to your liking, and without any work or fuss.
Andrew Brady (quality: 7.2)
02.08.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Our experience with this machine has been great. The cost is steep but we would pay it again in a heartbeat, especially after my first buying experience in Troy!
Eduardo Santiago (quality: 4.6)
12.15.2004
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Lovely machine, but not suitable for Puertoricans.
John Thawley (quality: 5.5)
05.19.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you want a solid build and good looking machine that produces excellent drinks everytime... and don't want to break the bank... buy this machine.
Bob Larson
05.12.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If you can catch this on sale, go for it!
Dan Cascioppo (quality: 8.1)
05.08.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Perfect Espresso everytime, fast no mess, easy to use, beautiful and well made machine; now that's Italian!
Dwight Robertson (quality: 6.4)
04.15.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Style AND substance--the Digital Italia delivers everything you could ask for in a high end SuperAuto for a fair price.
Kevin Clifford (quality: 7.0)
04.04.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine would highly recommend for any not willing to put in the effort to chase the holy grail.
Ernie Scheidl (quality: 7.9)
03.28.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great looks. Great value. If you love coffee and coffee flavored drinks but don't have the time to fuss and clean up, this is a great machine to own.
Dan Olstad (quality: 6.6)
03.19.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Don't let the Starbucks name fool you... This is Saeco's newest offering marketed worldwide as the Saeco Incanto Digital
Ron King (quality: 3.5)
03.07.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: a great purchase, will pay for itself in no time flat.
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