Congrats again on the purchase. I had a Delonghi Magnifica 3200 for a few years (bought in 2006) until the pump broke in mid-2010. I switched to drip coffee (I only have 1-2 cups in the morning anyway) since I had a starbucks drip machine anyway.

Now that I am once more gainfully employed, I'd like to get an espresso maker, but I don't have the counter space in my tiny NYC apartment. I think I'd get a semi-automatic because I want to learn the art of pulling the perfect shot.

For the FlyerTalk of coffee, check out www.coffeegeek.com. Those guys are serious.