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Francis Francis! 201030 X1 Trio Espresso machine | 
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| Brand: Francis Francis!
Buy New: $499.00 - $999.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Color: Stainless
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9.3 x 12
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 05-11-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty;
MPN: 250670
Model: 201030-PARENT
ASIN: B000P1ZRQ6
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| Features:
| • | 18 bar pump | | • | automatic boiler refill | | • | brass boiler | | • | dual electronic thermostats | | • | 48 oz. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The style is unmistakable. The taste is impeccable. Featured in your favorite television shows and trend magazines, this innovative 18-bar steel espresso maker, boasting a stunning Italian design, makes espresso just the way you want it - long, normal or ristretto - with an intuitive rotation of the filter holder. One-year warranty. Model 201031.
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| Customer Reviews:
Good, no great at Espresso, Poor at Cappuccino July 7, 2008
Robert Cozzi (St. Charles, IL USA)
This machine is well made and has a user-interface that my destructive wife can handle without breaking anything; although she did scratch it on day 2 using a dish sponge :(
The system is well suited for espresso but its steamer is next to worthless. That is unless you enjoy having milk sprayed all over the machine itself and never really foaming up the milk. Yikes!
If you want only espresso, this is a great machine.
If you want espresso and cappuccino, get something else.
 Poorly constructed July 6, 2008
Sean G. Evans
Don't believe the hype about "quality brass components". The pump on my machine died after one year of daily use in the morning. The temperature gauge on the front stopped working a few months prior to that. Don't repeat my mistake of being wooed by the styling on this machine.
Starbucks? February 25, 2008
M. Brunow (Lewisville, TX)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Why pay the high price for something you can't pronounce when you can have it for less at home? Too busy? Spend the extra money if you want, but it is a waste. Yes this is a lot up front, but when there is more than one of you at home that go to Starbucks, it will save you time and money in the long run.
 Beautiful to look at, makes good coffee, but for craftsmanship think Alfa Romero. February 23, 2008
C. David Schwabe (Portland, OR United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought my pea-green Francis! Francis! X1 from Amazon about 5 years. Since then, I've used it almost every day -- let's say 1000+ cups of espresso so far. It still brews good coffee and still looks spectacular.
But its Italian made. Need I say more? Like the Alpha Romeros of the '60s and '70s, my X1 is beautiful to look at and fun to drive, but something is sure to go wrong. And when it does, fixing it is likely to be expensive and time consuming.
In my case the analog temperature gauge that makes the X1 look so retro gradually quit working after a couple of years. I understand this is a typical problem. I'm guessing that because the temperature sensor sits in the water boiler, it gets caked with mineral deposits and no longer measures temperature accurately. From what I've read about the Francis! Francis! US service center, I'm reluctant to send it in for repair. I decided to live with it. It doesn't affect the brewing quality.
Also annoying, the plastic handle on the coffee holder developed a crack in it. I can still use it, but poor design is aggravating.
This said, the fact that it still works and looks so great is enough for me recommend it. Although it is now pretty pricey. I paid about $450 for mine.
There are better. January 17, 2008
James Hite (ATL, GA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had wanted this machine for about 3 years. I finally decided to get one in Stainless. It is absolutely gorgeous! It is such fine ascetically pleasing design. I love the toggle switches. It is very well made. I had it for about a year. Unfortunately it was only good at making espresso with pods. It was an awful steamer and I drink mostly milk based drinks.
I ended up with the Rancilio Silvia. It is a night and day difference. Its a "real" machine. Better tasting espresso much much better steamer ending in a tremendous product.
If you want a beautiful piece of equipment siting on your counter and are not too into coffee, one a week or so, I'd recommend getting this. Other wise look else where for a good grinder and a good machine. I'd recommend the Silvia as the best you'll find under $800.
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