Fully automatic machine are easy to operate. any one can make reasonable cofffee from it.\r\nsemi-auto machine is a good machine if you understand the concept of how to make a good cup of coffee. things like tamping strenth, grinding size, type of roast, and many others effect the coffee produce. but if you are some one who are familiar with all these then choose semi-auto for you will be able o get the best out of whatever beans available.