Saeco Caffe Charisma Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, Black

73% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This machine makes the BEST cup of Espresso/coffee. It's easy to operate and maintenance is minimal. I love getting up in the morning (or anytime of the day for that matter) and just pushing a button and getting a perfect cup of coffee. our children...

I am in love with our cafe charisma which we received as an amazing gift. I think the coffee is great. We do have the leaking steam valve, though, which I see we need to get fixed to avoid the short in the panel. I just wanted to tell you if it's...

The other reviewers keep referring to the "low bean" light which is in fact the sensor for the receptacle that catches the pucks of used coffee. The sensor is set to go off every 8 cups and will only reset if the drip tray and receptacle are removed...

I saw the Saeco Caffe Makers in Europe and when i came back to the USA I just knew i had to get one.I did not like the "old caffe" any more. After some research i found what i was looking for. The "Carisma" is my Family's favorite Caffe Maker i ever...

I have owned this item for 3 years. it performs well, but has been back in the shop 3 times. There is a design flaw in the steamer valve, that needs to be replaced when it starts leaking. If you leave it too long it will short out the front panel...

I asked & received this machine for xmas from my husband. Every other time I used it I had a problem with it. Finally the "low-bean" light started blinking and never went off no matter how much I emptied and cleaned all the inside of the machine,...

I really liked the feature set on this machine... Double punch a button and it goes through the cycle twice. Easy to program the amount of water for the single and double shot buttons. Rapid response from steam to making coffee. Well placed and easy to...

I purchased this machine as a "refurb" in silver color here on Amazon.com for half the price of the black one new. Normally the silver version is $100 more than the black one (on Saeco's own USA outlet site they are selling the silver refurbs for $600...

I purchased my Charisma in Feb. 2004 My Machine Died on March of 2006, 1 month after my warranty expired.(I had recieved an additional years warranty when I purchased the machine) The cost of the repairs came to $225.00. I Sold the machine. I felt that...