I have an original Senseo coffee maker that I have been using for three years. It makes great coffee! I read about a new model with some added features. Now I have the new top-of-the-line Senseo at home and the original model is kept at my office. It is especially nice at work because it is fast and very easy cleanup.

I've owned a Tassimo machine for a couple of years and loved it. Expecially for the espresso and "short" coffees.

I moved recently to Europe and decided to try Senseo and am glad I did. I have found that the "single serve" bags of coffee not made for Senseo also work well. Many brands including Illy coffee make single serve pouches that you can use with these, even if the Douwe Egberts coffee that is made for the Senseo machine is very good.

I should say though, that the short coffees the Senseo makes are not made in the most correct way in my opinion. The Senseo doesn't create enough pressure to make a strong enough espresso. It also has about 3 times more water in the espresso than it should have. The Tassimo espresso is not Italian "caffe bar" style, but it is considerably better than the other machines in this category for Espresso.

Compared with Tassimo, Senseo coffee pods are also more reasonably priced and available for auto-delivery subscriptions from Senseo and Amazon.

All of that said, I'm very pleased with the American coffee that is brewed by the Senseo. I feel no guilt for serving Senseo coffee after dinner to guests and would also recommend it as a great single serve coffee machine in this price range. Worth every penny.

I recently purchased this newer, upgraded model (the Deluxe) b/c my husband wanted to bring my old Senseo to the office. I am very glad I upgraded! I never had a problem with my older Senseo. It produced a reliable, tasty cup of coffee in no time at all. But, the new one really is a better machine.

The Deluxe sports a sleeker look, runs quieter, and has a larger tank. It also lets me vary the cup/mug size. I do prefer a smaller, European sized coffee, unlike most Americans. But, my husband likes a big old mug! So, now we are both happy! What delights me the most are the new Espresso pods. A free espresso pod holder was included, as were a Brabantia holder, 2 packs of pods and a nifty cup. I really enjoy the espresso pods, and think they make a serviceable cappucino. My recipe/procedure is as follows: Run 1 cup (no pod) through the machine to warm your cup and the machine. Put a bit of low fat 1/2 and 1/2 or other milk in another cup and microwave for 20 seconds. Whizz the half and half around with a handheld frother/blender thingy. Then, brew the espresso into your drinking cup, pour in some of the warm milk, and top with the foam/froth. I sprinkle it with a bit of cinnamon. Yum!

I can't get the espresso pods at my grocery store, so I will buy them online. I am sure this whole setup costs me more than my old percolator, but it sure is cheaper than buying coffee out, and is always at my fingertips. I wholeheartedly recommend this coffee machine!

Being originally from Holland I don't like American coffee very much, so having a Senseo is great!!! This is what coffee is supposed to taste like. The option for three different cup sizes is also great, that way you can make it even stronger or less strong. Absolutely great!

Have had the unit for about a month, it works very well. I had a different single-serve unit (another company) that was much louder and did not hold up. I would recommend this unit. Very pleased!!!