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Product Details

Overall Rating	8.2, Based on 161 Reviews
Avg Price	$350.00
Manufacturer	Estro
Machine Type	Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Semi Auto Espresso Machine
Colors	Varies
Class	Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review	No
First Look	No
QuickShot	No

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Consumer Espresso: Starbucks Barista
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Carl Lobitz (quality: 8.7)	09.28.2009	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Nice starter machine; don't pay too much for it.

Rick Wayne (quality: 8.2)	11.18.2006	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Buy on sale, brew and foam your way to amazingly smooth and tasty cappuccinos and machiattos... this is very good machine!

Dave Jahsman (quality: 8.0)	12.01.2006	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you want to get started brewing your own espresso shots and lattes, the Starbucks Barista is an unbeatable value as your first machine.

Larry Holt (quality: 8.0)	12.08.2007	Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: Good beginner machine... You shouldn't pay over $200 for it... Decent machine to hone your skills with...

Kevin Bailey (quality: 8.0)	09.26.2009	Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: This is definitely a BEGINNER machine. A good grinder will do leaps and bounds for the overall product this puts out (as it does any machine). Treat yourself to a Silvia instead.

Jim Pennington (quality: 8.0)	03.21.2010	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Buy it cheap, learn the quirks, fix the portafilter, use it often.

Eric C (quality: 7.8)	07.13.2003	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Excellent shots with fine grind and preheated portafilter. Great value.

Donny Raus (quality: 7.8)	08.24.2005	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It is a great machine for the beginner home barista that consistently pulls an above average shot of espresso. If possible wait for the Starbuck’s annual brewing sale (late November/middle of December). No regrets here!

Jared . (quality: 7.8)	06.28.2005	Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: If you're going to buy this machine, buy it on sale and DON'T use the stock PPF!!! - Take the valve out or purchase a non-pressurized portafilter from Saeco. It will be worthwhile to spend a bit of extra money and get a better machine to start out with.

Max Johnson (quality: 7.7)	05.03.2009	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great machine

Patrick Anwandter (quality: 7.6)	07.22.2004	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Great for the price - call it the first step in the stairway to E61

Darren Conrad (quality: 7.5)	10.18.2002	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: A great buy if on sale for those wanting a no-fuss machine backed by excellent customer service!

Glas Hoppah (quality: 7.5)	01.02.2003	Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for the money.

Will Taylor (quality: 7.5)	09.20.2002	Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: This is a decent machine, but you could get a Rancilio Silvia for a little more.

William French (quality: 7.5)	06.05.2009	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: a simple, reliable machine that can produce delicious coffee

Doug Welty (quality: 7.3)	01.06.2005	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The best machine I've seen for anything near its price.

Theresa Zittritsch (quality: 7.2)	07.27.2004	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Well functioning machine with good build quality. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to another.

Powder Hound (quality: 7.2)	04.02.2002	Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: This is the point of diminishing returns. You can spend more, but why?

Lou (quality: 7.2)	12.13.2000	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Superb machine (Rancilio and Solis should take a lesson!!)

Brendan Getchel (quality: 7.2)	08.31.2001	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Not great, not horrible, just plain satisfactory. A very respectable first-time unit for $250 or LESS.

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