Has anyone tried the DeLonghi Pump Espresso & Cappuccino Machine; is it any good?

DeLonghi seems to be OK, but there will be some consistency issues and I’ve heard of reliability problems with the lower priced models.

I’m not a fan of cheap espresso machines (I think a stove top Moka pot is better & still cheap), but it should be good for your first purchase. Just avoid the under $150 models (good starts much higher). One problem is that they can’t build up enough heat storage to brew & then steam milk. You will have to wait a while for it to reheat after brewing, so it’s really not great for cappuccinos or lattes.