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Customer Reviews of DeLonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Single-Serve Espresso Maker, Red
Customer Rating:  Summary: Fantastic Machine - Great Coffee! Comment: We bought this machine a month and a half ago with great anticipation since we experienced Nespresso several times before. Since we are fans of cappuccinos, Lattes and Macchiato's this machine seemed to answer our needs. It did and in spades. Everything the machine is expected to do it does. I read other reviews but have not experienced any of the issues mentioned. The milk froth is fine, even adjustable. I prime/clean the spout after every session to make sure all is clear. Since you can adjust the quantities I was able to play around (drinking much coffee, strong and weak) before finding my 'eureka!'. It's simply the most easy coffee machine to use, with fantastic results. As for temperature of the coffee - I also felt sometimes the coffee wasn't warm enough but after running my cappuccino mug under hot water before making the coffee for a moment this was no longer an issue. We've had friends with typical home version espresso machines that just sit there until there is a special occasion because it's just too much trouble - this machine has easily become an everyday machine for us since we got it, which is what I think Nespresso/Delonghi intended. PROS: great coffee, many choices (even the short intense blends work in cappuccinos or long (luongo) coffees, space for taller glasses/cups for milk coffees, EASE OF USE! CONS: price (pretty steep in the US - I bought mine in Switzerland for US$500) but for the ease of use it's worth it, the space for taller cups is relatively narrow so you need to find ones that will fit (your usual huge Starbucks mug won't cut it here). Customer Rating:  Summary: Do Not Buy This Machine Comment: My girlfriend decided to splurge on this product (and to try to save on her $5/day espresso habit). It's as beautiful as advertised, and simple to set up. Espressos and Lungos are mighty tasty. Unfortunately the entire Latissima series is suffering from a flaw with the milk-foam system. The first day or two foam comes out, but not nearly as much or as nice as in the Nespresso store. Then after the third day the milk quantity goes down significantly and the spout begins to just sputter out milk. My girlfriend and I went back to the Nespresso store twice to inquire what we were doing wrong; the store people unfortunately couldn't help us out. We also called the Nespresso-Club hotline, who was willing to send us a new machine. It turns out that there are a lot of users out there experiencing the same flaw. Go to Youtube and type in Nespresso Latissima; many users have posted videos evidencing the same exact problem as what we were having with our machine. This problem has been there since the introduction of the machine in 2007. We have decided to return the machine and purchase a lower-quality, but at least reliable machine. It is shameless on the part of Nespresso (and DeLonghi) to continue marketing this machine although there is a design flaw with the milk-housing unit. It also does not surprise me that the price has gone down almost 25%; Nespresso's trying to liquidate its inventory before more problems arise and it's sitting on this junk. Be forewarned, Nespresso's return policy is only 14 days from the date of purchase; I would therefore recommend purchasing from Bloomingdale's or Williams Sonoma, whose return policies are much more favorable to the consumer. Customer Rating: Summary: Say goodbye to your favorite coffee shop! Comment: I have only had the Lattissima for few days for its a stunning machine. By far the simplest, best desinged auto machine out there. Pros: compact, easy to use, well designed, great coffee, speed of use, ease of cleanup, etc Cons: non except cost. But do the math, my coffee habit equated apx $2700/year at a hi end coffee retailer, this option is much cheaper and works amazing. The milk frother compartment is really great, store it in the fridge, pull it out when you want to use it, hit the one button Latte maker, but unused milk container back in fridge for next use, wicked! Customer Rating: Summary: Great tasting coffee, now if they could only package it green... Comment: I received this product for Christmas and love it. The coffee is outstanding but I agree with other reviews I have read - they need to figure out a way to make the pods more environmentally friendly. The Nespresso is easy to use and easy to clean. It makes lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, and lungos with one push of a button. You can easily control the amount of foam on milk drinks and can even make a wonderful hot chocolate for the kids by using their favorite mix and leaving out the coffee pod. Customer Rating: Summary: Delonghi EN660.R Nespresso Lattissima Comment: For the cost I returned the machine because I could not get a hot enough ending product when using the milk attachment. The milk would be about 126to130F so when you added it to your espresso it cooled everything down to much. I want a hot out the door not cold in two minutes drink. I thought I could heat it up again but why should I have to for the big bucks I paid. The pods are good tasting. That part was great. More Reviews Style, grace and most importantly, taste, are yours with this eye-catching espresso maker from De'Longhi. The patented coffee capsule system provides fast, hassle-free brewing, facilitating the ideal flow of water through ground coffee for the richest flavors and aromas. One-year warranty. Model EN660.R 
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Useful info -> Dishwashers A concealed heating element reduces the risk of lightweight plastic items such as children's drinking cups melting onto it after becoming dislodged mid-cycle. Limescale build-up is also prevented. Some manufacturers now produce models with the concealed heating element coiled around the water inlet pipe for further energy efficiency. |
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