Low total cost of ownership, ultra high confidence and satisfaction.
Positive Product Points
Beautiful Easy to use Great to perfect shots every time Professional quality All good thickness stainless steel
Negative Product Points
Can get too hot if left on unused for a time
Detailed Commentary
I bought this machine halfway through college. Although i did not have very much money, it made more sense to me to go prosumer than spend $300 - $500 on a machine i would always think was a compromise. After plenty of research I decided on the Millenium because of it's reviews, design, and price point. What I thought I wanted was a professional machine, not a prosumer. Now I have owned the Mellenium for three years. I click it on every morning and it makes me a great shot. Every morning, never once have I been even mildly disappointed. The consistency and quality have made me grow to love this machine and the decision I made to buy it more every day. I would not trade this machine for a professional machine, even if i were rich.
Buying Experience
Bought as opened/returned item through Ebay from one of the big online espresso retailers. I forget who. got a deal because it had a very small ding on one side. It just came and worked. Cannot be simpler.