From what I've read posted by others on various forums, super-automatics are great if you like the machine working for you and don't expect alot from it. I know they're nice and it would be fun to tinker with the settings, look great in any room, etc. But, they do have their limits. I think the idea of a machine grinding, tamping, dosing, brewing and cleaning up after itself is awesome, but it does come with a price. Most say you can't really fine-tune the coffee the way you can with manual machines. They also say the super-automatics can be a pain in the butt to clean manually (which all machines will require). Good luck! Later!