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| Francis Francis! 206002 Espresso Machine, X6 Trio | 
| Brand: Francis Francis
Buy New: $349.00 - $444.88
as of 3/17/2010 01:52 EDT details
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MPN: 250732
ASIN: B000TZOCUA
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| Features:
| • | 1.2 liter removable water tank with level visible from all sides | | • | All functions controlled by an electronic card to ensure optimum performance | | • | Machine always at right temperature for requested dispensing (coffee or steam) | | • | Removable drip tray, cup rest, steam jet with built-in milk foamer, steam knob and cup warmer with safety | | • | Water level sensor for automatic brass boiler refill |
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Product Description
With a more casual appearance, but the same captivating flavor, this 18-bar espresso machine features a chrome and polycarbonate construction that adds a playful elegance to your countertop. With true Italian style, you'll be able to produce bold, cafe-quality espresso just the way you want it - long, normal or ristretto - with an intuitive rotation of the filter holder. One-year warranty. Model 206001.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
Great machine for what it does April 11, 2009
Robert Lee (Chicago, IL United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the first espresso machine I bought, had it for about 6 mos now. And so far, I really couldn't be happier with it for what it is - a great looking, reasonably priced machine to make a couple drinks.
I'm still learning, but I think we get pretty great tasting coffee from this. In my heart, I wanted a machine that could also do grinds. But I don't miss paying extra for a grinder or dealing with the likely mess I would create in my kitchen. So - the pods are nice, and the trio of setting is pretty interesting. I've found that the lungo setting works pretty well if you don't want to being using 2 pods for each drink. The machine performs really well. Warmup is only a few minutes, and going from brew to frothing temperature is actually really quick. You can only pull 1 shot at a time, but for my usual routine - 4 shots and frothing - this works pretty well.
This is just a great looking machine, very attractive on your kitchen counter (we bought it in white). At first, we weren't sure about it being made from plastic - but the main body is pretty heavy duty and feels solid. It has a fairly small footprint, so it doesn't take up too much space.
The steam wand - even given it was my first time using a machine, I can say that it is a bit awkwardly placed and hard to use at first. I bring the machine near the edge of your counter so have a little more room to maneuver. But after some practice, I really haven't had any issues with it, and I'm able to get some decent foam. The water resevoir is nicely designed to pull out sideways, so I'm able to pull it out only half way and pour the water in from a pitcher. The drip pan is fairly shallow - but any bigger and I'd probably let coffee sit in there for weeks, so I actually like having to clean it out.
I'm sure there are bigger and badder machines out there. But for the cost, looks, and performance - this machine really fits the bill for our Saturday mornings.
 Form Over Function February 6, 2009
C. Sheng (Los Angeles, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First of all, this machine LOOKS fantastic, which is really the reason why I bought this, despite mixed user reviews. After having used it for about 2 months now, the machine has performed pretty much as I have expected, which is to say: it produces good espresso, allbeit with a few flaws, but it looks great doing it!
The machine, like some people have observed on Amazon and several other sites, "leaks" often. The "leaks" are really just a few drops of condensation that drips down around or through the extraction element. If you're not careful though, it could drip into your espresso and ruin your perfect shot. But the drips are a minor annoyance compared to the fact that the steam wand doesn't extrude out nearly far enough for a frothing pitcher to comfortably fit under it when you lower the pitcher as the froth forms. The pitcher hits the base of the unit before you can lower it enough for the froth to reach the top. The space between the extraction group and the bottom is so tight, in fact, there really isn't room for you to even insert a thermometer into the pitcher. So you're left with guessing what the temperature of the milk is as you steam it. You also have to tilt the mug at quite an extreme angle to receive hot water from the wand for your Americano. And guess what? You can't fill the mug to the top when you tilt it that much.
So in short, the design LOOKS great, but really isn't done with usability in mind. Did i mention that it LOOKS GREAT?! ok, you get the point, i'm sure. ;) If you must have an espresso machine that looks great with a specific decor, then this is a good purchase. Otherwise, you may be able find something else that'll make just as good of espresso that's easier to use.
We LOVE this thing! January 9, 2009
counterrev (Eustace, Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Amazingly easy to to brew CONSISTANTLY good espressos with this trouble-free little machine. We're not gourmets, but we are fussy about our coffee. Granted, the little pods cost more, (almost twice as much per shot) as loose espresso, but considering the cost of a good grinder and the time and trouble and mess, not to mention "talent" variables that we avoid, we think it's worth it. You still end up with great espresso for around a dollar a shot, which is pretty good when you consider what you pay for it at the coffee house. The steamer work really well, too. We couldn't be happier with our purchase---and isn't it kinda cool and decco looking? Pretty, hard-working and low maintenance. What more could you ask for?
 poor illy service April 19, 2008
Katherine Schaefer
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
After reading the review about the problems with a machine ordered through Amazon, I ordered this directly from Illy. I received a unit that had clearly been used (dried coffee in the overflow drain). It had no warranty card and no instructions.
Great Little Machine January 5, 2008
Scott Caristo (nyc)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great little espresso machine. The espresso pods are easy to work with produce a great espresso with excellent crema. This machine does the job plus it looks fantastic. A bit loud, but whatever. Very happy with this purchase.
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