This is the second superautomatic we've had. The prior Gaggia we had was quite good and we basically just wore it out. However it was pretty primitive and control and use were not super convenient. We've had the DeLonghi for about a year now and I would definitely recommend it.
Attractive; Very convenient controls and water/bean handling; Quick easy steam system
Beans get stuck in the hopper sometimes; Steam control is a bit small and stiff