POD coffee machine - which one

[jonmac73]

Have searched here & see general consensus is for 'proper' machines but wonder which is recommended.
Thanks in advance

Only drink 1-2 a day if that budget <100 ideal, lower would be better.
Had espresso before - don't really drink that anymore & hassle to make
speed & clean of pod machine appeals,
kids as well so one that can make hot chocs etc. too would be ideal.
Not too worried about latte pods quality as have milk frother and don't mind doing that seperate when fancy one.

Above list is where I'm coming from to get to a pod machine - but which is recommended please ?

Have the Tassimo T40 Costa offer (£45) - (tempted).
Seen De'Longhi Dolce Gusto Melody III (£50).
Nespresso (£75 upwards)

[jonmac73]

Thanks for replies.

The DeLonghi looks great but out of my price range.
Tempted by Tassimo due to Costa (we like) and availability of pods.
So Nespresso are online pod's only.
What about the Nescafe Dolce Gusto ?

Is there a pod machine that can take other brad pods ? (LIDL/Aldi sure I've read somewhere are decent)

[jonmac73]

thanks for replies all.
overwhelming votes for Nespresso then ........ do all those branded machines use the same pods ?

Edited by jonmac73 on Wednesday 29th October 09:58

[jonmac73]

thanks all for replies - very helpful