Pods are expensive, but saved money cause wife stopped going to Starbucks.

Works perfectly!

I love the compact size and the coffee is delightful!

I was pleased with this machine at first. However, it began leaking from the water container and I was forced to return it. However, I would advise acquiring the deluxe model instead of this model. Why? First and most importanly, the water container is 60 oz versus the 40 oz this machine stores. Second, the black on chrome is a better look than this. It's well worth the extra money. Finally, this machine is a vast improvement over the earlier model. The coffee is hotter, the design is better, and the auto open and close is a cool feature. One last thing, be aware that unlike other brands, Nespresso is very closed end on their pods. Amazon had begun to sell them which is very helpful now. I think Nespresso makes a better cup of coffee than competitors, but you will pay $1.10 versus .40 or .50 cents per cup. I consider that well worth it. The only other issue is that unlike competitors, Nespresso offers limited decaf options.

I have an unhealthy obsession with coffee, so was excited to try out this machine! The machine was simple to set up. Just stick the water reservoir on, swivel the water reservoir to the desired position, and run several cups of water through the machine to clean out any debris. Cleaning the machine is a somewhat animated activity. All you need to do is fill the reservoir and the machine does the rest.
This machine can make either regular coffee or Expresso. There are two different size capsules to use. The larger capsules are for coffee and the smaller is for brewing Expresso. All drinks are brewed with around a fourth of an inch of foam or creme on top. I don't believe there is a way to eliminate the foam, if that is not your thing.
The coffees from the variety pack are displayed beautifully and seem to be all full bodied. If you are a fan of Keurig coffee, this may not be the cup of coffee for you. It definitely does not have that watered down taste!

The pods are a bit difficult to come by. Some specialty stores sell them, but Amazon of course is a good choice. The pods average around $1 a piece, which is still cheaper then a artisan coffee from your local coffee shop.
One feature I am absolutely in love with on this machine is, the top off function. The machine is programmed to make 8 oz cups of coffee, but if you prefer a bit larger cup of coffee, you can push the Brew button at the end of brewing and the machine will keep going. A second cool feature this machine offers is, that it disposes used pods on its own into a receptacle in the machine. This saves you from having to constantly take single trips to the trash to get rid of your old capsule.
Overall, this is a fantastic machine that quickly makes coffee shop quality coffee. If you are a high end coffee addict, this may be the machine for you. I can't wait what else they come up with in the future!