TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
Wife is debating on this but would like thoughts and opinions. She's trying to save money while she's unemployed and in school...takes money to make money 
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Hey TwistedGray, I have never used or had a coffee from this machine, so please consider that when reading what I say. For me part of making espresso is dialing in all the factors that can affect the final product. To me all in one machines typically lack the ability to do this. Also I would worry about the value of the machine if the grinder or the electronics that control the automation would break. If I were in your situation, I would figure out what the end goal of getting a set up is. If you are looking to make coffee at home that is as good as a nice cafe (and not break the bank), then I would look at used set up. If I were trying to minimize my monthly Starbucks bill, then I would go pod, and get a Nespresso.
If you're trying to save some $$$, why not get a lower-cost espresso machine, and a press for coffee or reusable filter inserts for a Keurig so you can use your own grind? I have the DeLonghi, and while it's not top-shelf, it makes decent espresso. I noticed it's on sale on Amazon. Once you're back to two incomes, you can always upgrade.
