I have no experience with the Verisimo but you can find extensive discussions on it, including a review here: http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/040999.php

The singleservecoffee forums may also be a helpful read.

I have a Keurig for regular coffee and a Nespresso for espresso.

I had always dismissed pod brewers as expensive toys until we got a Keurig at work. The fact that I could have a fresh cup of coffee exactly how I liked it, whenever I wanted it was like a revelation to me. My husband will drink coffee all day long, in any form, and prefers it strong. I can only stomach it when it's fresh and prefer a medium roast. Plus I can use the refillable K cups for my beloved Community coffee.

With the Verisimo I don't know if you'd be restricted to Starbucks coffees? Which may not be a bad thing if you enjoy them (I don't).

Actually, can you find a shop that demos the machines? Usually places like Williams Sonoma and Sur La Table will do that...this way you can taste the finished product before committing.