Hi everyone, although this is my first post, i have been spending a large amount of time on here over the last 2 weeks reading threads, reviews, etc. trying to understand what machine i should buy.
I'm in the process of deciding what machine i should purchase for my wife's birthday.
For the last 5 years she has been using the nespresso pod system, although she also has an aeropress for travel/camping.
The machine would be capable of making 3-5 coffees per day (which shouldn't be as issue in this price bracket) although may need to make more when people are over.
The machine would also need to be VERY user friendly as she isn't the best when it comes to following strict procedures.
My budget is roughly $1000 +- $300 if critical.
Research would suggest that i should be looking in the direction of a Lelit PL042TEMD for an "all-in-one" solution or a Lelit PL041TEMD which im assuming is roughly the same unit as the PL042 without the grinder?
As its a present, i dont really want to purchase anything 2nd hand as someone is selling a ISOMAC Zaffiro Duo a what seams to be a good price.
Is it worth stretching my budget to a new ISOMAC Zaffiro Duo (i think roughly $1500) or will this be overkill for my initial requirements/skill set?
I know there is bound to be a comment regarding a quality grinder, but i have access to local fresh ground coffee so I can add a quality grinder at any stage down the track as this upgrade will far exceed her current quality.
Have i missed any machines? Are there any machines in this price bracket that are more user-friendly?
Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm in the process of deciding what machine i should purchase for my wife's birthday.
For the last 5 years she has been using the nespresso pod system, although she also has an aeropress for travel/camping.
The machine would be capable of making 3-5 coffees per day (which shouldn't be as issue in this price bracket) although may need to make more when people are over.
The machine would also need to be VERY user friendly as she isn't the best when it comes to following strict procedures.
My budget is roughly $1000 +- $300 if critical.
Research would suggest that i should be looking in the direction of a Lelit PL042TEMD for an "all-in-one" solution or a Lelit PL041TEMD which im assuming is roughly the same unit as the PL042 without the grinder?
As its a present, i dont really want to purchase anything 2nd hand as someone is selling a ISOMAC Zaffiro Duo a what seams to be a good price.
Is it worth stretching my budget to a new ISOMAC Zaffiro Duo (i think roughly $1500) or will this be overkill for my initial requirements/skill set?
I know there is bound to be a comment regarding a quality grinder, but i have access to local fresh ground coffee so I can add a quality grinder at any stage down the track as this upgrade will far exceed her current quality.
Have i missed any machines? Are there any machines in this price bracket that are more user-friendly?
Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.

. These are throw away appliances.
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