Question 1

Does this make a good crema layer on the espresso?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it makes a wonderful crema on lungo and espresso!

Question 2

There is a big price difference between this and the Pixie.  Can someone comment on the differences?  I assume they accommodate the same capsules?

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The internals are supposedly the same so they should produce the same quality of espresso.  That being said, I much prefer the Pixie.  The external components appear to be much higher quality,with some metal parts vs plastic. The Pixie is made in Switzerland vs China or Romania for the Inissia.  I prefer the design of the Pixie but that's a matter of personal preference.  Lastly, the Pixie is 3/4" taller which means it fits my Nespresso travel mug, whereas the Inissia does not.  If the price difference is less than $30, I'd get the Pixie.  Above that and it becomes a tougher decision.  The prices on these fluctuate quite a fit so I was able to buy the Pixie at a price close to the Inissia.

Question 3

is this still worth it now that capsules are 70 cents ea, ~30% increase since 2011 plus $7 shipping. almost the price of starbucks.

Accepted Answer

It depends: 1) How many capsules you buy. If we go to extremes, buying only 10 capsules, each capsule will cost you 70cents + 70 cents shipping = 1.40$. If you buy 100 capsules, the price drops to 70 + 7=77 cents. In addition, I think shipping is free if you buy 200+ capsules.2) How much do you value having your coffee at home. I sometimes love to go to a coffee shop, but not _having_ to go when I am working in my office for example has a lot of value for me.3) Some brands sell capsules labelled as compatibles with Nespresso coffee machines for far less money. My experience with such a Spanish brand was very good. Still have to test a Canadian brand.Hope this helps in your decision making process ;)

Question 4

How easy is it to clean? (Please give details) Any parts dishwasher safe?

Accepted Answer

Within the machine itself, there's not much to clean. The tray comes out will need rinsing off as extra coffee from the empty capsules accumulates. The frother needs to be cleaned after each use but is not dishwasher safe. Hot water and a little liquid detergent does the trick.

Exterior Finish	Metal
Material	Plastic, Metal
Item Weight	6 Pounds
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Number of Items	1
Item Dimensions D x W x H	7.5"D x 13.5"W x 13"H
Capacity	0.7 Liters
Style	Nespresso by Breville
Color	Red
Recommended Uses For Product	Coffee making
Operation Mode	Fully Automatic
Voltage	110
Human Interface Input	Buttons
Wattage	1260 watts
Filter Type	Reusable
Specific Uses For Product	Espresso, Lungo
Special Features	Programmable
Coffee Maker Type	Espresso Machine

BEC120RED Inissia Espresso Machine by Breville, 24 ounces, Red

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