" Anyone tried the Vertuoline ? "

Yes.

Saturday, I braved all the shoppers in town and gave it a try. Impressive !

First, this Nespresso machine ( which looks very smart ) offers a bridge between espresso and an American-sized coffee cup serving. Black, chrome, or red machine colour.

Second, the capsules are different, and have 2 sizes between espresso and American-sized coffee. The machine reads a bar code on each new inserted capsule and determines how much water is required in the mix. I was told that the machine spins the coffee capsule inside to achieve a better mix.

Third, this is a larger machine, primarily in width. The water reservoir is also larger.

Fourth, basically a 3 step process. Open the machine top or head, insert the capsule of choice, close and lock the lid or head, and push a button.

I tried 2 espressos and 1 American coffee (a decafe by that time ), and they all were quite good rich taste and aroma. The new capsule price is about the same as before.

One would have to leave the previous Nespresso capsules completely as they are not interchangeable between machines. As I have a few of the original Nespresso machines here and there, and take a Nespresso Pixie along when I travel, I will remain where I am at the moment.

If you want the option of serving 2 sizes of good coffee with a good selection, this machine would be a good appliance to have.